‘When did you return?’ demanded Fordney of the gardener.
‘I don’t know what time it was,’ he replied nervously, glancing at John.
‘You must have some idea.’
‘Well, it was about noon,’ he reluctantly answered.
‘By the way, John, do you know the combination of your uncle’s safe?’ inquired Fordney.
‘Is that old weasel accusing me?’
‘No, he isn’t. But I’ve got my suspicions!’
[Whom did Fordney suspect and why?]
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The Wrong Foot Forward
‘The witness says,’ explained the interpreter, ‘that as the car came to a sudden stop the conductor ran to the front and yelled to the motorman, “You’ve done it again."’