He told me it could fly like a bird, but he lied.

I believe you are lying, too," he added, looking at her suspiciously.
"Let me prove to you that I am not," Grace answered, trying to appear calm, though ready to collapse under the terrible strain of the part she was being forced to play.

"Do you see this key?
It unlocks the door that leads to the flying ship.

Would you not like to look at it ?" she said coaxingly.
"Very well, but be quick about it I have already wasted too much time with you.

I must be off before my enemies find me." "You must release my arm, or I cannot unlock the door," Grace said.
"Oh, yes, you can," rejoined Napoleon, not relaxing his grip for an instant.