"Do you dare to say I stole a necklace?"
"Yes, I do."
"Oh? And do you know what I'll do if you bring a charge like that against me! I'll...."
She broke off. A discreet tap had sounded on the door.
"Honey!"
Fanny looked at George. George looked at Fanny.
"My husband!" whispered Fanny.
George was in no mood to be intimidated by a mere Mullett. He strode to the door.
"Honey!"
George flung the door open.