"Who told you?" asked Mrs. Lewknor aggressively.
Mr. Spink pursed his lips.
"I have it on reliable information."
"I know your authority, I think," said Mrs. Trupp quietly.
"Did you check it?" asked Mrs. Lewknor.
"It was unnecessary," replied the curate insolently. "I can trust my authority. But if you doubt me you can check it yourself."
"I shall of course," retorted the little lady.
Then the Chairman interposed.
"It looks like a case for the police," he said.
"Certainly," Lady Augusta rapped out.