But I need to have a little private confab with him.

Them as wants a private confab comes in here.

Twice this evening I have met them enjoying a private walk and a private confab.

Put on your hat, and come over here, close to the railings, while I have a little private confab with you.

"Oh, I see," said Inspector Aylesbury, "a little private confab, eh?"

"It's merely a little private confab between man and wife, in which the public can have no interest," returned Edward.