They're thieves and liars." "So are many other people," snapped Miss Greeby, who had lost heavily at bridge on the previous night and spoke feelingly.
Her host paid no attention to her.

"There's been a lot of burglaries in this neighborhood of late.

I daresay these gypsies are mixed up in them." "Burglaries!" cried Mrs.Belgrove, and turned pale under her rouge, as she remembered that she had her diamonds with her.
"Oh, it's all right! Don't worry," said Garvington, pushing back his chair.

"They won't try on any games in this house while I'm here.

If any one tries to get in I'll shoot the beast." "Is that allowed by law ?" asked an army officer with a shrug.
"I don't know and I don't care," retorted Garvington.