"They did, did they? And what were they saying about Pickering? Come; you might as well out with it. You don't suppose that I care what lies they tell."
"They say there's been something--forged. Title-deeds, I think they say."

"And what were they saying about Pickering? Come; out with it. You don't suppose that I care what lies they tell."
"They say there's been something - forged. Title-deeds, I think."
