"Even that thought won't scare me off the case."
"You are very obstinate and persevering."
"Those two elements will yet make me win this fight."
"Foolish man. Don't delude yourself. Your enemies are very powerful people. They will beat you in the end."
"I don't agree with your idea."
"Is my warning in vain?"
"Entirely so."
The veiled woman sighed and bowed her head in thought. Finally she strode away, saying in impatient tones:
"Very well. Since I can't dissuade you from your set purpose, I shall not bother myself any further about the matter."
She seemed to be very angry at the old detective.