And as he grew accustomed to the gloom he was aware of a pair of shrewd, twinkling eyes, and a set of very white teeth which gleamed like an animal's.
"Hullo!" said Copplestone.

"Come out of that!" The white teeth showed themselves still more; their owner laughed again.
"You come up, guv'nor," he said.

"There's a natural staircase round the corner.

Come up and make yourself at home.

I've a nice little parlour here, and a matter of refreshment in it, too." "Not till you show yourself," answered Copplestone.