oh, now, miss burton, really! i know bruno's been in some very awkward scrapes, but nothing so ridiculous as a murder.
oh, but miss burton, i'm sure this thing must be some practical joke. you know, bruno sometimes goes too far. of course i shouldn't be saying this to an outsider, but sometimes he's terribly irresponsible and gets into all kinds of escapades.
did bruno tell you this?
well, there you are.
well, miss burton, it was very nice of you to call. you must excuse me now. i must get back to my painting. do you care for painting, miss burton? i find it so soothing. you must come again sometime.