The Argument

Eustace and his deranged half-brother Eustace confront the Bismuth sisters about the tray of petits fours apparently discovered later in the day by Inspector Saccade. Mr. Tonnerbaum takes Nergild on a leisurely tour of his gelignite works. Brandy and cigars in the vestibule. The fire brigade makes a timely appearance. Harsh words behind the kitchen cabinet. A ghost of Old Heidelberg. Enid rencounters the pianola man during a brief earthquake. The reader loses patience.