"Otherwise I suppose you'd ha' had to go.

I wouldn't like the house left--not with us out of it.

Mr.Sleuth would be upset if there came a ring at the door." "Oh, I won't leave the house, don't you be afraid, Ellen--not while you're out." "Not even if I'm out a good while, Bunting." "No fear.

Of course, you'll be a long time if it's your idea to see that doctor at Ealing ?" He looked at her questioningly, and Mrs.Bunting nodded.

Somehow nodding didn't seem as bad as speaking a lie..