You will admit that much." "I admit nothing of the sort," she rejoined coolly.

"Only myself and Jane live in the cottage, and you don't expect that two delicate women could move this huge thing." She tapped the case again.

"Moreover, had I found the mummy I should have taken it to the Pyramids at once, so as to give Professor Braddock some pleasure." "It will certainly be an acceptable wedding present," said Archie sarcastically.
"Pardon me," said Mrs.Jasher in her turn, "but I have nothing to do with it as a present or otherwise.

How the thing came into my arbor I really cannot say.

As I told you, Professor Braddock made no remark about it when he came; and when he left, although I was at the door, I did not notice anything in this arbor.