about twenty to one
No , decidedly she was not English ; but he did not think she was French . The sergeant thoughtfully emptied his glass , and set it down upon the table . `` We 'll do all we can , of course , but it strikes me that the chances of nabbing the man do n't amount to much unless the young man comes to herself in time to help us . And , if she does , it 's about twenty to one that she puts us on a wrong scent . Well , I 'm on duty again directly , and I 'll be going . Will you step down to the station with me , sir ? '' `` Certainly , if you think it necessary . ''