Had he been able to hear the conversation that followed his departure, he would have been still more uneasy.
“Suspicious!” said Mrs. Maplebury.
“What is?” asked Mrs. Fisher.
“That man’s behaviour.”
“What do you mean?”
“Did you observe him closely while he was speaking?”
“No.”
“The tip of his nose wiggled. Always distrust a man who wiggles the tip of his nose.”
“I am sure Bradbury would not deceive you.”
“So am I. But he might try to.”