Hullo!" "What is it, now ?" cried Victoire, starting.
"A copper and a detective running," said Charolais.

"They are running for all they're worth." "Are they coming this way ?" said Victoire; and she ran to the door and caught hold of the handle.
"No," said Charolais.
"Thank goodness!" said Victoire.
"They're running to the two men watching the house ...

they're telling them something.

Oh, hang it, they're all running down the street." "This way?
...

Are they coming this way ?" cried Victoire faintly; and she pressed her hand to her side.
"They are!" cried Charolais.