I should like to know why you lay the blâme on me

5. In your place I should accept, were it only for their sake.

6. The ghost went away without making any noise or threatening

anybody.

7. You may speak as loud as you like without his hearing you.

8. After several fruitless attempts, I wisely resolved to give it up.

9. The night was so dark that it was quite natural that he should

not hâve recognized me.