"No, I do not think so, sir," he answered, although his eyes thanked me for my courtesy.

"No, sir, I never heard a sound," he answered, in reply to the questions of the inspector.

"Nothing, sir, and I can answer for my sister."

"Of course not, sir," I answered politely, adding my best bow.

"Not as I know of, sir," answered the poor goblin.

And now, sir, you will answer me in two words whether or not you agree to these conditions.

'Why, sir, she is watching us,' he answered, his voice remaining even.

"Yes, sir, I do," she answered, and lifted her chin a little higher.

"Just in case, sir, like I said," the soldier answered.

"No sir," answered Tompetch with a note of surprise in his voice.