"For ever," interposed Abel Death.
"Not exactly, or I should not be here now."
"That is what he told me."
"That is what he told me."
"His word is law in this house, Mr. Reginald."
"We will not discuss the subject. I ask you again, where is my father?"
"Out."
"When will he be back?"
"I don't know--I can't tell you. He has his ways. He likes to leave people in uncertainty."
"Is he well?"