I can't explain the whole ins-and-outs of the business to you.

It's rather complicated, and I doubt if you'd understand it.

In any case, I can't go into it without betraying a lady's confidence, and that's a thing I never do.

But you may take my word for it that it's absolutely necessary to remove the judge if you are to have the pleasure of burying Simpkins.

If you don't believe what I say ask the Major.