“Thank you,” said Igor. “And I would like to give the picture a wipe, if it’th all the thame to you.” He produced a small cloth. “Wipe it?” said Strappi. “Is that allowed, Sergeant?” “What do you want to wipe it for, mister?” said Jackrum. “To remove the invithible demonth,” said Igor. “I can’t see any invis—” Strappi began and stopped. “Just let him, all right?” said Jackrum. “It’s one of their funny little ways.”
