The Superintendent was taken aback, and did look again.

“Would you read out the description?” said M‘Sally.

“I think you have got on a blue coat and grey trousers,” said the Superintendent.

“Yes, sir.”

“And you have got grey eyes and foxey whiskers?”

“No, sir; black eyes and black whiskers.”

“And you,” said the Superintendent, a little put out, turning to Stewart, “you have a monkey-jacket and buff vest?”

“Yes, sir.”

“And black eyes and beard?”

“No, sir; grey eyes and light whiskers.”