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Belly
‘I agree Mr. Liam. I’m shivering, which is the reason why my grandfather left England in the first place. I guess I got the lack of tolerance for the cold from his side of the family.’
I looked closer at the ring on my palm, now handed back to me by Mlle. Lépine. The red spots were numerous, against the green jasper background, making the ring too close to its namesake.
Looking at the obviously intoxicated groundskeeper, I said, ‘Sir, we’re not accusing you, nor anyone on this estate. Mr. Liam was merely being forthright under such circumstance. We’re strangers here, and as such, we know nothing of the grounds as well as you do. So please be kindly be reminded of your manners. If you’ve said that you know nothing of this corpse and its treasure, then I believe you. Professor Plum may be able to answer our questions, since he’s the owner of this facility.’
Turning back to the group, ‘The apparition is still around it seems. It is drifting, if the word is such, in the woods yonder. I do not know about the rest of you, but I’m going to follow it. Even though I’m cold and getting wet, it has led us this grisly find. I’m however curious what else will it lead us to next. The night is getting late, but the mystery remains to be solved in the woods.’
Relighting my lamp, I prepared to walk in the direction where the apparition has chilled my inner being.
‘Mr. Liam, would you be so kind as to take possession of this ring. You seemed like a person who can prevent any mischief.’
Turning back to the strongly smelling groundskeeper, ‘Sir, I’d be grateful to you if you could describe the lay of the ground towards the woods there.’
‘I agree Mr. Liam. I’m shivering, which is the reason why my grandfather left England in the first place. I guess I got the lack of tolerance for the cold from his side of the family.’
I looked closer at the ring on my palm, now handed back to me by Mlle. Lépine. The red spots were numerous, against the green jasper background, making the ring too close to its namesake.
Looking at the obviously intoxicated groundskeeper, I said, ‘Sir, we’re not accusing you, nor anyone on this estate. Mr. Liam was merely being forthright under such circumstance. We’re strangers here, and as such, we know nothing of the grounds as well as you do. So please be kindly be reminded of your manners. If you’ve said that you know nothing of this corpse and its treasure, then I believe you. Professor Plum may be able to answer our questions, since he’s the owner of this facility.’
Turning back to the group, ‘The apparition is still around it seems. It is drifting, if the word is such, in the woods yonder. I do not know about the rest of you, but I’m going to follow it. Even though I’m cold and getting wet, it has led us this grisly find. I’m however curious what else will it lead us to next. The night is getting late, but the mystery remains to be solved in the woods.’
Relighting my lamp, I prepared to walk in the direction where the apparition has chilled my inner being.
‘Mr. Liam, would you be so kind as to take possession of this ring. You seemed like a person who can prevent any mischief.’
Turning back to the strongly smelling groundskeeper, ‘Sir, I’d be grateful to you if you could describe the lay of the ground towards the woods there.’
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Liam
"That is fine, Belly. I will take good care of this ring. Shall we all go to the mansion now? I for one am getting very cold. "
"That is fine, Belly. I will take good care of this ring. Shall we all go to the mansion now? I for one am getting very cold. "
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Alexander Grey
Alexander Put his hand on the groundskeepers "hey, we're not trying to steal or cause any trouble, we're just cirious as to whats going on here! don't wprry about it, we can bring it right back when we're done asking Mr. Plum"
Alexander Put his hand on the groundskeepers "hey, we're not trying to steal or cause any trouble, we're just cirious as to whats going on here! don't wprry about it, we can bring it right back when we're done asking Mr. Plum"
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The ghostly figure continues to drift slowly deeper into the trees. A glint of moonlight can be seen far in the distance through the dark trees, sparkling off the tiny man-made lake in the middle of the island.
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Detective Lovejoy
Huddled under his overcoat Det. Lovejoy was chilled but not yet shivering. Listening intently to the words being spoken until he has heard enough Lovejoy turns to the groundskeeper and says "Another corpse Mr. Macmurphy? Surely, your threats are made out of intoxication, I'll assume that they are that and nothing more. But the ring will return with us. Perhaps the ring is as foreign to Prof. Plum as it is to us. Unless given opportunity to examine it we can never know for sure."
"My word...look at that..." Lovejoy's voice trails off as he raises his hand and points to the light in the distance. Regaining his composure Lovejoy speaks sternly. "Mr. Grey is correct. We'll all be corpses if we remain in this weather. Let us continue to the mansion and seek the answers we need there."
With those words Lovejoy began to hurry his stride and left the men in the direction of the estate.
Huddled under his overcoat Det. Lovejoy was chilled but not yet shivering. Listening intently to the words being spoken until he has heard enough Lovejoy turns to the groundskeeper and says "Another corpse Mr. Macmurphy? Surely, your threats are made out of intoxication, I'll assume that they are that and nothing more. But the ring will return with us. Perhaps the ring is as foreign to Prof. Plum as it is to us. Unless given opportunity to examine it we can never know for sure."
"My word...look at that..." Lovejoy's voice trails off as he raises his hand and points to the light in the distance. Regaining his composure Lovejoy speaks sternly. "Mr. Grey is correct. We'll all be corpses if we remain in this weather. Let us continue to the mansion and seek the answers we need there."
With those words Lovejoy began to hurry his stride and left the men in the direction of the estate.
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Alexander Grey
Alexander looked from the the group running to the mansion, to the ghostly figure drifting away. "maybe this isn't all it wanted to show us.... i'm going to follow the ghost!" Alex made his way after the ghost, it wasn't moving very fast, but he kept a respectful distance.
Alexander looked from the the group running to the mansion, to the ghostly figure drifting away. "maybe this isn't all it wanted to show us.... i'm going to follow the ghost!" Alex made his way after the ghost, it wasn't moving very fast, but he kept a respectful distance.
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Mrs. MacMurphy
She settled her large girth into her rough oak bedstead. A white stocking cap fitted over her hair, and thick woolen socks kept the chill from her feet. It would be quite a bit warmer if Arnold were here, but then again she'd have to pretend he wasn't hitting the bottle, and that wasn't about to happen. With a deep sigh, she turned over and closed her eyes.
She settled her large girth into her rough oak bedstead. A white stocking cap fitted over her hair, and thick woolen socks kept the chill from her feet. It would be quite a bit warmer if Arnold were here, but then again she'd have to pretend he wasn't hitting the bottle, and that wasn't about to happen. With a deep sigh, she turned over and closed her eyes.
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Liam
Liam turns to the caretaker. "I dont take kindly to threats my good sir. I turn the other cheek as much as the next man, but threatening my life is not a way to ensure your existence. Now leave us be. I will make sure nothing untowards happens to this ring. And if we no longer need it, I will replace it under the tree from whence it came. " Liam starts to make the long walk towards the mansion.
Liam turns to the caretaker. "I dont take kindly to threats my good sir. I turn the other cheek as much as the next man, but threatening my life is not a way to ensure your existence. Now leave us be. I will make sure nothing untowards happens to this ring. And if we no longer need it, I will replace it under the tree from whence it came. " Liam starts to make the long walk towards the mansion.
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Zoé Lépine
The caretaker had come, stinking of alcohol, complaining about all this mess instead of helping out or even getting alarmed with the macabre discovery. Parfait! Jus ce que j'avait besoins ce soir... an outre ivre...
"Monsieur, if you are not going to help, and if you are not going to explain us why is this cadaver buried in your master's property in such unchristian fashion, maybe you care to tell us why are you so upset at our presence here. And do not tell us it is because of the shrubbery! We are in the middle of a storm! The wind just uprooted this tree! From what I have heard at dinner the bridge has collapsed! Are you trying to hide something from us? Or perhaps from your own master?"
I was getting wet to the bone, but I did not care. I was going to sort this whole thing out and show my father. He will see.
"Monsieur Guthrie, monsieur Grey, I am going with you. I want to see what else is hiding in those woods. We should hurry, before the storm comes back." And before walking off through the moonlit path, I turned back to monsieur Liam. "If you are going back to the house, do not let the ring out of your sight, please. Inquire about... witches... witches and bloodstone rings. Maybe you will find something in the library, or amongst the elder staff," and looking sideways at the caretaker, added "at least amongst the sober elder staff..."
The caretaker had come, stinking of alcohol, complaining about all this mess instead of helping out or even getting alarmed with the macabre discovery. Parfait! Jus ce que j'avait besoins ce soir... an outre ivre...
"Monsieur, if you are not going to help, and if you are not going to explain us why is this cadaver buried in your master's property in such unchristian fashion, maybe you care to tell us why are you so upset at our presence here. And do not tell us it is because of the shrubbery! We are in the middle of a storm! The wind just uprooted this tree! From what I have heard at dinner the bridge has collapsed! Are you trying to hide something from us? Or perhaps from your own master?"
I was getting wet to the bone, but I did not care. I was going to sort this whole thing out and show my father. He will see.
"Monsieur Guthrie, monsieur Grey, I am going with you. I want to see what else is hiding in those woods. We should hurry, before the storm comes back." And before walking off through the moonlit path, I turned back to monsieur Liam. "If you are going back to the house, do not let the ring out of your sight, please. Inquire about... witches... witches and bloodstone rings. Maybe you will find something in the library, or amongst the elder staff," and looking sideways at the caretaker, added "at least amongst the sober elder staff..."
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Talia
All of this excitement was proving to much for me. I kindly excused my self and climbed up the stairs.
This exertion of my strengh would not bode well for me. And I always was so sickly.
Actually I carried myself to the library. What would I find there. I sat in one of the arm chairs by a shelf and scanned the shelf.
Every thing was out of order. Sighing I decided to pick up a book of poems and head up to bed. The mystery of the bloodstone would have to wait till tomorrow.
All of this excitement was proving to much for me. I kindly excused my self and climbed up the stairs.
This exertion of my strengh would not bode well for me. And I always was so sickly.
Actually I carried myself to the library. What would I find there. I sat in one of the arm chairs by a shelf and scanned the shelf.
Every thing was out of order. Sighing I decided to pick up a book of poems and head up to bed. The mystery of the bloodstone would have to wait till tomorrow.
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Detective Lovejoy
*ahem*
Clearing his throat Detective Lovejoy gained the attention of Belly and Madam Lepine. Annoyed that Lepine would offer investigation advice in the prescense of a detective Lovejoy decided to speak up. "Do not worry. As sure that I am that Mr. Guthrie will keep safe possesion of the bloodstone, you can be sure that I will see to it that the questions we have are answered."
With a hint of sarcasm he adds "Just remember to ask the spook why he or she decided to interupt our pleasant evening" with a slight smile.
*ahem*
Clearing his throat Detective Lovejoy gained the attention of Belly and Madam Lepine. Annoyed that Lepine would offer investigation advice in the prescense of a detective Lovejoy decided to speak up. "Do not worry. As sure that I am that Mr. Guthrie will keep safe possesion of the bloodstone, you can be sure that I will see to it that the questions we have are answered."
With a hint of sarcasm he adds "Just remember to ask the spook why he or she decided to interupt our pleasant evening" with a slight smile.
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Liam
"Ah Madame, I will take good care of the ring. It will not leave my possession. I am not sure what asking questions of witches and whatnot will unearth, but I will do as you ask. I am familiar with a book or two from my studies so I will spend some time with the library myself. Ok, be careful those of you going into the woods. I have a bad feeling about us splitting up. Come with me Madame Talia, you look done in. " Liam walks back to the house, holding the arm of Talia who seems to be exhausted. Once back at the house, Talia excuses herself and climbs up the stairs. Liam has some sympathy for her, that was quite a grisly discovery that they had found. Liam begins to search the house for Prof Plum.
"Ah Madame, I will take good care of the ring. It will not leave my possession. I am not sure what asking questions of witches and whatnot will unearth, but I will do as you ask. I am familiar with a book or two from my studies so I will spend some time with the library myself. Ok, be careful those of you going into the woods. I have a bad feeling about us splitting up. Come with me Madame Talia, you look done in. " Liam walks back to the house, holding the arm of Talia who seems to be exhausted. Once back at the house, Talia excuses herself and climbs up the stairs. Liam has some sympathy for her, that was quite a grisly discovery that they had found. Liam begins to search the house for Prof Plum.
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Prof. Plum
The crackling fire of the study, which was right off of the main room of the first floor, had it's door wide open. The aging Prof. sat in his chair, eyes closed, body relaxing in the chair. He would appear dead, if not for the almost unnoticeable movement of his chest, and the fact that his forefinger, on the hand that was hidden by dangling over the arm of the chair away from the enterance to the room, was twitching. The cat had long since abandoned the master lap to curl close to the fire, which was still lively in the hearth.
Plum, himself, was having a terrific dream. He was young again, and spending time with a beautiful woman he'd once know. She, however, had never liked Plum, but in the dream she did. He was dressed smartly, and she was in a beautiful dress as they went down the street, talking about the oddest of things. All around,. it was the type of thing an old man like he would dream about.
The crackling fire of the study, which was right off of the main room of the first floor, had it's door wide open. The aging Prof. sat in his chair, eyes closed, body relaxing in the chair. He would appear dead, if not for the almost unnoticeable movement of his chest, and the fact that his forefinger, on the hand that was hidden by dangling over the arm of the chair away from the enterance to the room, was twitching. The cat had long since abandoned the master lap to curl close to the fire, which was still lively in the hearth.
Plum, himself, was having a terrific dream. He was young again, and spending time with a beautiful woman he'd once know. She, however, had never liked Plum, but in the dream she did. He was dressed smartly, and she was in a beautiful dress as they went down the street, talking about the oddest of things. All around,. it was the type of thing an old man like he would dream about.
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‘Mr. Liam, thank you for your assistance. The night has gone on far longer than it is necessary. I’ll leave the grounds keep’s inebriated ramblings in your capable hands.’
Turning to the grounds keeper, I said, ‘SIR, you manner is most unbecoming. Please sober yourself up before speaking again. And then, speak only when spoken to.’
‘Mlle. Lépine and Mr. Grey, your company are most welcome. Lets us hurry, for the night will not wait for us, nor, I think, will the apparition,’ I said as I held out my arm to Mlle. Lépine.
I walked along, the lamp swaying in my hand, the light illuminating the dark woods ahead of. Mlle. Lépine and Mr. Grey were also following the apparition. I was glad for their company, as the woods got progressively darker and more sinister in the dark of the night. Our lamps barely penetrated the gloom. The galoshes that I’m wearing seemed to be working pretty well. The marshy conditions after the gale offered no hindrance. And the ghostly form still flitted in and out amongst the thick woods, showing us they way forth.
I had trouble following as I knew not the lay of the grounds. I was grateful, however, that the grounds were fairly even and sufficiently maintained. So in my efforts to keep up with the apparition, there were no surprises to trip me up.
Soon amidst the faint light of the moon peering hesitantly from the thick clouds, we were upon a small lake in the middle of the woods. The smooth shimmering surface interrupted by the occasional wind. I wanted to hold Mlle. Lépine’s hand, as this was such a beautiful place to be. The serenity was very relaxing, as the oaks and ash and willows surrounding the small lake shielded us from the brunt of the wind. But I knew that it was improper behaviour on my part to do so with her consent. This place must be absolutely gorgeous during the daytime.
The apparition wanted to show us something, in particular relation to this place. As far as I could see, it was just a beautiful, romantic setting. Hopefully, this place is not tainted with the grisly find earlier.
‘Mr. Liam, thank you for your assistance. The night has gone on far longer than it is necessary. I’ll leave the grounds keep’s inebriated ramblings in your capable hands.’
Turning to the grounds keeper, I said, ‘SIR, you manner is most unbecoming. Please sober yourself up before speaking again. And then, speak only when spoken to.’
‘Mlle. Lépine and Mr. Grey, your company are most welcome. Lets us hurry, for the night will not wait for us, nor, I think, will the apparition,’ I said as I held out my arm to Mlle. Lépine.
I walked along, the lamp swaying in my hand, the light illuminating the dark woods ahead of. Mlle. Lépine and Mr. Grey were also following the apparition. I was glad for their company, as the woods got progressively darker and more sinister in the dark of the night. Our lamps barely penetrated the gloom. The galoshes that I’m wearing seemed to be working pretty well. The marshy conditions after the gale offered no hindrance. And the ghostly form still flitted in and out amongst the thick woods, showing us they way forth.
I had trouble following as I knew not the lay of the grounds. I was grateful, however, that the grounds were fairly even and sufficiently maintained. So in my efforts to keep up with the apparition, there were no surprises to trip me up.
Soon amidst the faint light of the moon peering hesitantly from the thick clouds, we were upon a small lake in the middle of the woods. The smooth shimmering surface interrupted by the occasional wind. I wanted to hold Mlle. Lépine’s hand, as this was such a beautiful place to be. The serenity was very relaxing, as the oaks and ash and willows surrounding the small lake shielded us from the brunt of the wind. But I knew that it was improper behaviour on my part to do so with her consent. This place must be absolutely gorgeous during the daytime.
The apparition wanted to show us something, in particular relation to this place. As far as I could see, it was just a beautiful, romantic setting. Hopefully, this place is not tainted with the grisly find earlier.
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Reaching the lakeside, the ghostly shimmer entered a small boathouse on the shore. It was gaily painted, but in the dark night it was just another dark form against a darker background.
The figure passed through the solid wood door.
The figure passed through the solid wood door.
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Alexander walked behind the ghost. he walked down a path that led to a small building on the lakeshore. she went shtraight through the door.
Alexander came to the door and opened it slowly, and carefully. not seeing anything dengerous, he walked into the boathouse.
Alexander walked behind the ghost. he walked down a path that led to a small building on the lakeshore. she went shtraight through the door.
Alexander came to the door and opened it slowly, and carefully. not seeing anything dengerous, he walked into the boathouse.
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Towards the back of the building, almost obscured by the boats stacked along the walls and suspended from the ceiling, the figure appeared to reach up for something, stretched, then faded completely away.
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Detective Lovejoy
Walking side by side with Liam the two men were silent for a moment as they walked the path toward the manor. As they approach the steps to the home Lovejoy begins to speak.
"Dear friend, as an expert in interogations I must ask of you something that you may find strange. Our goals in this matter are the same to find out what in bloody hell Plum knows about the corpse and the spook about his state. Now, I find men are most sucessful prying answers from others if there is a definitive pattern of question. Since you already hold the bloodstone why do you not ask Mr. Plum questions concerning it. In the case of a murder, I feel it is my obligation to question him throughly and I fear your line of questioning about the matter may hinder progress. So what say you?"
Pausing in front of the door Lovejoy awaits Liam's answer before they are to go question the Professor.
Walking side by side with Liam the two men were silent for a moment as they walked the path toward the manor. As they approach the steps to the home Lovejoy begins to speak.
"Dear friend, as an expert in interogations I must ask of you something that you may find strange. Our goals in this matter are the same to find out what in bloody hell Plum knows about the corpse and the spook about his state. Now, I find men are most sucessful prying answers from others if there is a definitive pattern of question. Since you already hold the bloodstone why do you not ask Mr. Plum questions concerning it. In the case of a murder, I feel it is my obligation to question him throughly and I fear your line of questioning about the matter may hinder progress. So what say you?"
Pausing in front of the door Lovejoy awaits Liam's answer before they are to go question the Professor.
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Liam looks over at the detective. "That is fine with me Mr Lovejoy, I have no problem. I am used to being inquisitive, part of my line of work. Come lets go find him. "
Liam looks over at the detective. "That is fine with me Mr Lovejoy, I have no problem. I am used to being inquisitive, part of my line of work. Come lets go find him. "
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Nodding his head at Liam Det. Lovejoy held open the door to the manor. "I've no idea where he keeps his quarters and I'm remiss to ask the staff after the groundkeeper's display." Stopping abruptly and motioning to be silent Lovejoy hears what sounds like heavy breathing. Walking down the hallway Detective Lovejoy spots Prof. Plum in the study through the ajar door.
Pushing the door open further Lovejoy is neither discreet nor inhibited as he walks into the room. Standing beside Liam in front of the Professor Lovejoy speaks up. "Professor Plum, there has been a troubling discovery. If you would do us the honor of awakening from your slumber, we wish to have words with you..."
Nodding his head at Liam Det. Lovejoy held open the door to the manor. "I've no idea where he keeps his quarters and I'm remiss to ask the staff after the groundkeeper's display." Stopping abruptly and motioning to be silent Lovejoy hears what sounds like heavy breathing. Walking down the hallway Detective Lovejoy spots Prof. Plum in the study through the ajar door.
Pushing the door open further Lovejoy is neither discreet nor inhibited as he walks into the room. Standing beside Liam in front of the Professor Lovejoy speaks up. "Professor Plum, there has been a troubling discovery. If you would do us the honor of awakening from your slumber, we wish to have words with you..."
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Prof. Plum
It was such a lovely dream. He was a little older now. Not quite as old as he is now, in reality. It was a few years ago, and a face he remembered. Suddenly, all Hell broke loose. His eyes snapped open as a loud sound nearby woke him up. There were people all around. With a strangled cry, not comprehending what was going on, he failed his arms, close to his head to protect himself, not at the people. He jumped, his feet coming up on the chair, sitting on the arm.
"GAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!" Suddenly, he recognized a voice, calming him. Dropping his arms, he noticed it was a few of his guests. He blinked at the light. The cat had woken up, screeching with his scream, and was now nowhere in the room. "What the Hell is wrong with you people! Do you have any idea how old I am! You could kill me, damnit!"
He righted himself in his chair, sweating. He drew a hand down over his face, trying to calm his breathing as he held up a hand, silencing them as they started in again. Ahhh, to be young and in too much of a god-damned hurry again.....Boy, did it ever piss him off.
"Okay, okay, one at a time! You, Liam, was it? Well, I like you the best of the bunch. Could you hand me my cane? It's there at your feet. Thank you very much. Now, I'm very sorry about my outburst, but you all nearly killed me, coming in here and giving me such a start. I'm sure you made some noise, but I'm a very heavy sleeper, you see. So, Liam, could you please explain to me what's so important that you're trekking mud all through my house? You people could at least wipe your feet in the Hall, you know."
It was such a lovely dream. He was a little older now. Not quite as old as he is now, in reality. It was a few years ago, and a face he remembered. Suddenly, all Hell broke loose. His eyes snapped open as a loud sound nearby woke him up. There were people all around. With a strangled cry, not comprehending what was going on, he failed his arms, close to his head to protect himself, not at the people. He jumped, his feet coming up on the chair, sitting on the arm.
"GAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!" Suddenly, he recognized a voice, calming him. Dropping his arms, he noticed it was a few of his guests. He blinked at the light. The cat had woken up, screeching with his scream, and was now nowhere in the room. "What the Hell is wrong with you people! Do you have any idea how old I am! You could kill me, damnit!"
He righted himself in his chair, sweating. He drew a hand down over his face, trying to calm his breathing as he held up a hand, silencing them as they started in again. Ahhh, to be young and in too much of a god-damned hurry again.....Boy, did it ever piss him off.
"Okay, okay, one at a time! You, Liam, was it? Well, I like you the best of the bunch. Could you hand me my cane? It's there at your feet. Thank you very much. Now, I'm very sorry about my outburst, but you all nearly killed me, coming in here and giving me such a start. I'm sure you made some noise, but I'm a very heavy sleeper, you see. So, Liam, could you please explain to me what's so important that you're trekking mud all through my house? You people could at least wipe your feet in the Hall, you know."
