“Oh, you understand quite well. In any case, you’ve got to understand.⁠ ⁠… And, first of all, tell us his name.”

“Whose name?”

“The name of the man whose accomplice you are, Mme. Giry!”

“I am the ghost’s accomplice? I?⁠ ⁠… His accomplice in what, pray?”

“You do all he wants.”

“Oh! He’s not very troublesome, you know.”

“And does he still tip you?”

“I mustn’t complain.”

“How much does he give you for bringing him that envelope?”