A week elapsed before she could see Elizabeth without scolding her

That reporter is a bit of a woo woo.

Mayor Rosenbaum: Considering the seriousness of the situation—hehe, not to mention my impending reelection campaign—I'm setting up a task force to deal with the gnome-nappings. Officer Halcroft will get right on it.

I hardened my heart and took the smoke-rocket from under my ulster.