“I mean it's quite likely.”
“In what particular?” demanded the judge.
“Oh, in any particular,” said Benson. “I haven't formulated any definite theories where she is concerned.”
The judge considered this in silence for a time.
“This is merely a general opinion?” he asked at last.
“Merely a general opinion,” said Benson amiably.
“Then you haven't observed any new developments?”
“No;” and Benson yawned.
“You have heard no gossip?”
“None; I didn't know there was any.”