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GERRARD : You seem to have taken a considerable amount of trouble. Since
you know so much about me, won‟t you say something about yourself? You
have been so modest.

Gerrard commented that the intruder had gone through a lot of trouble to gain
information about him. He added that as the intruder knew a lot about him, he
should disclose some details about himself too. He added that the intruder
had been reserved and had not talked much about himself.

INTRUDER : I could tell you plenty. You think you‟re smart, but I‟m the top of
the class round here. I‟ve got brains and I use them. That‟s how I‟ve got where
I have.
The intruder said that he had a lot to talk about himself. In case Gerrard
thought himself to be smart, he was smarter. He had brains and used his
intelligence to achieve things.

GERRARD : And where precisely have you got? It didn‟t require a great brain
to break into my little cottage.

Gerrard commented that the man had just broken into his small cottage which
was not a big deal and did not require much intelligence.
INTRUDER : When you know why I‟ve broken into your little cottage, you‟ll be
surprised, and it won‟t be a pleasant surprise.

The intruder said that the reason for his entering Gerrard‟s cottage would
shock Gerrard.

GERRARD : With you figuring so largely in it, that is understandable. By the
way, what particular line of crime do you embrace, or aren‟t you a specialist?
Embrace: accept
Gerrard replied that by seeing the intruder‟s behaviour, he knew that his
reason for entering his house would be shocking. Then he inquired about the
crime that the intruder specialized in.

INTRUDER : My speciality‟s jewel robbery. Your car will do me a treat. It‟s
certainly a dandy bus.

Dandy: stylish, fashionable
The intruder replied that he specialized in jewel robbing. He added that
Gerrard‟s car would be a gift for him because it was very stylish.

GERRARD : I‟m afraid jewels are few and far between in the wilds of Essex.

Gerrard commented that in Essex, jewels were hardly found. He wanted to
say that it was futile for the intruder to visit the area as he would not find any
jewels there.
INTRUDER : So are the cops. I can retire here nicely for a little while.