"And between you and me, Miss Abbeway, there isn't much we might ask for that they'd care to refuse us just now." "But the police have already searched Mr.Orden's rooms," she reminded him.
"The police have been known to overlook things.

Of course, what I am hoping is that amongst Mr.Orden's papers there may be some indication as to where he has deposited our property." "But this has nothing to do with me," she protested.

"I do not like to be concerned in such affairs." "But I particularly wish you to accompany me," he urged.

"You are the only one who has seen the packet.

It would be better, therefore, if we conducted the search in company." Catherine made a little grimace, but she objected no further.