“And these gentlemen have reported to me that for many nights past your house has had a man lurking about it, evidently for no good purpose.”
“One of these two, I suppose?” said Dick contemptuously.
“Your interruptions are most uncalled for,” said Max.
“Besides us, sir,” said Mr Gilderoy, nodding at his assistant.
“Yes, sir, besides us,” said that worthy.
“This evening the matter culminated in the man gaining entrance to your house,” said Max, with a malignant look in his eyes.
“Nonsense!” cried Dick.
“Oh no,” said Max, with a sneer, “it’s truth.”
“I don’t believe it,” cried Dick. “I’ll question the servants.”
“There is no need,” said Max maliciously; “you had better search the house, for he is here still.”