Question: For four years Severn had asked the elders to open the old mines deeper in the hills but so far the elders declined.
The elders really wanted to open the mines.

Answer: no

Question: And you think that will tell you anything? He gave a short disagreeable laugh.
You know they will spill all the details in you lap?

Answer: no

Question: Thank you, sir." 43 "How did you know that Mrs. Inglethorp took sleeping powders?" I asked, in lively curiosity, as Dorcas left the room.
I thought it was important to know how many people knew she took medicine.

Answer:
it is not possible to tell