"Not exactly that, either!" repeats Mr. Guppy. "Very good. Pray, ma'am, was it a lady of your acquaintance who had some transactions (we will not at present say what transactions) with Kenge and Carboy's office, or was it a gentleman of your acquaintance? Take time, ma'am. We shall come to it presently. Man or woman, ma'am?"
"Neither," says Mrs. Chadband as before.

"Very good. Pray, ma'am, was it a lady of your acquaintance who had some transactions with Kenge and Carboy's office, or was it a gentleman? Take time, ma'am. Man or woman, ma'am?"
"Neither," says Mrs. Chadband.
