[ a scoff. ] He ain't scary-looking with those big fox ears on his head.

[ they're very silly!! Unless she's referring specifically to the huge gun he's seen Eustace carrying around - that's another story. In any case, now Johnny's wondering how many of these traits Gray apparently thinks he shares with Eustace. ]

But I'm glad you've got someone over there you can rely on. That Regent shouldn't be employing kids in the first place.