The Bachelors of Broken Hill

by Arthur Upfield

  Bony stood smiling at Superintendent Pavier. Pavier left his chair. Perhaps he guessed how the report was worded, for he said with unwonted warmth:

  “Gentlemen, my congratulations. To you, Bonaparte, our thanks.”

  Bony shook hands with Crome and Abbot. With Pavier, they accompanied him to the door, and when shaking hands with the Superintendent, Bony said:

  “Au revoir! I shall be returning in the near future. You see, I expect to be best man at a burglar’s wedding.”