For all of its absurdities -- did someone mention Gypsies? -- The Gryth Chalice Mystery has some nice exchanges such as: The girl looked at him incredulously. What is that man Lugg? she said. [Campion] adjusted his spectacles. It depends how you mean, he said. A species, definitely human, I should say, oh yes, without a doubt. Status -- none. Past -- filthy. Occupation -- my valet. Penny laughed. I wondered if he were your keeper, she suggested.
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