The place surely must need cleaning up a bit.

It's some months since the old--since Mr.Skaggs died." He always said "Skaggs" after a scornful pause and in a tone as disdainfully nasal as it was possible for him to produce.
"Not at all, my lord.

The servants did not leave the place until your steamer was sighted this morning.

It's as clean as a pin." "This morning ?" "Yes, my lord.

They would not desert the chateau until they were sure you were on board.