He is one of those mean, suspicious sort of characters we could very well do without." Philippa, who had rehearsed a little speech several times in her bedroom, tried to be firm.
"Mr.Lessingham," she said, "you know that we are both your friends.

Do listen, please.

Captain Griffiths is Commandant here and in a position of authority.

He has a very large power.

I honestly believe that it is his intention to have you arrested--if not to-night, within a very few days." "I do not see how he can," Lessingham objected, helping himself to another piece of toast.