Gunther swivelled his stocky head toward the noise and, upon spotting the two unannounced visitors, stomped down to meet them. Gunther growled in a sing-song sarcastic tone. "Well, well. Look who it is. What a divine way to end my perfect day - how splendid of you to bless me once again with your presence, Mr. Lewd." Leering at Miss Diddi, he snarled, "And who is your little friend?"
Joey, having dealt with Gunther as a possible suspect in previous cases, knew he had to hold his ground against the toad's aggressive attitude. "It's Joseph Leuth - Mr. Leuth, to you," asserted Joey, "and this is Miss Diddi." Joey partially shielded the timid mouse.
Joey continued, hoping a direct approach would force a fast confession out of him. "Miss Diddi's art was vandalized in the park today. She saw a large toad leaving the scene. Gunther - I have reason to believe it was you who did it, since you're the only - "
Suddenly, a throaty voice thundered through the yard. "HEY, GUN - you didn't tell me we were having company!"