Considering the premise 'Now then, Miss Tuppence, said Sir James, "you know this place better than I do.', is 'Sir James strode off, exclaiming that he didn't need any help.' a statement that stands on its own?
Now then, Miss Tuppence, said Sir James, "you know this place better than I do.###Sir James strode off, exclaiming that he didn't need any help.