Ha! You are the pot calling the kettle black, as the English say. Very devil of a dandy, with that well-preened face of yours! It is painted up brighter than a China set!

--You are English, aren't you? I thought I heard it in your voice. Hm!--In any case...

[There a perceptible, purposeful pause.]

You evidently do not spend much time with my wife, [adds Javert in a tightening voice, like the verbal equivalent of a vice.] I do not think that is a tragedy.