...Anne glanced up sharply at me. I was very grave. "Yes, it was," she said, frankly ; "it was not much, but it was the best I could think of at the time. You see — you and Mr. McMachar were too near!" "Ah," cried I, "it is clear, young lady, that you...

...them. John Most enlightening. And the most horrible bit of jargon yet, too. Robin I hate it myself, but it was the best I could think of at the time. If you like, let's call them the Three Basic Ingredients. John That's much better. So your way of slicing...

...door, she didn't seem surprised at all. "I knew you wouldn't fall for company's coming," she said. "But it was the best I could think of at the time." "Actually, you were telling the truth," said Howard. "It's just that I'm the company." As Howard stepped...

...none-too-docile populations of Bird, Jones, Robles, and Hunter. It wasn't the world's likeliest or safest plan, but it was the best I could think of at the time. We didn't bother galloping — we went at the wagons' best pace, which was still a good deal better,...