She and--and a relation of hers was comin' over here to see you on business.

Ain't they here?
Ain't they been here ?" "No.

No one has been here this afternoon.

I've been in since one o'clock, and not a soul has called, on business or otherwise." The lightkeeper could scarcely believe it.
"You're sure ?" he demanded.
"Certainly.

If they came before one my wife would have told me, I think.
I'll ask her." "No, no," hastily.