It's a regular fight between them, and so far Lupin has scored every point." "He must be as clever as they make 'em," said the Duke.
"He is," said Germaine.

"And do you know, I shouldn't be at all surprised if he's in the neighbourhood now." "What on earth do you mean ?" said the Duke.
"I'm not joking," said Germaine.

"Odd things are happening.

Some one has been changing the place of things.

That silver statuette now--it was on the cabinet, and we found it moved to the piano.