I have been earnestly warned against him.

Probably he is a relative of my butler--" "I'm not a relative of anybody's butler!" "You _say_ you are not.

How do I know?
I--I will make you an offer.

I will give you one last chance.

If you will return to me the jewels that my butler took--" "Good heavens, madam! Do you really take me for a professional burglar ?" "How can I help it ?" she said indignantly.