I was wondering about the 'monkey'. Thank you for explaining. Although, I'm betting with Lavinia's limited English, this saying was just as perplexing for her as it was for me. I'm betting she thought he meant a true monkey.
I'm glad that Cedric is coming clean about his robbery of his uncle. What will taking the ring mean, I wonder.
The more they speak of Lucius, the more I worry about his return. Every time they kiss (out in the park, or otherwise), I stiffen in anticipation of Lucius interrupting them.
Lucius's manservant certainly seems just as bad, if not worse, than Lucius himself. Scary fellow.
