I wonder what he really has wanted." "He has wanted me to ask him to Gatherum." "He can hardly have expected that.

I don't think he can have been such a fool.

He may have thought that there was a possible off chance, and that he would not lose even that for want of asking.

Of course you won't notice it." "I have asked Warburton to write to him, saying that he cannot be received at my house.

I have all letters answered unless they seem to have come from insane persons.