 Jerry , Elaine , George and Kramer discuss the situation and Kramer urges Jerry to do something about it , but Elaine argues that Rava will no longer let her edit her book if Jerry does this . Jerry calls Ray and has lunch with him , while George sits in the next booth and eavesdrops on their conversation . Jerry and George asks him about the statue , but Ray gets offended and leaves when he hears their opinion . Elaine and Rava get into an argument about Jerry 's accusation , and Elaine is no longer allowed to edit Rava 's book . Without notifying anybody , Kramer dresses up in Irving 's old clothes and goes to Ray 's apartment , pretending to be a cop , and recovers the statue , despite Ray 's protests . Kramer returns the statue to a grateful George . But while George is holding the statue , Kramer gives him a friendly pat on the back , causing George to drop the statue , which breaks when it hits the floor . The episode ends without ever revealing whether or not Ray had in fact stolen the statue from Jerry 's apartment . 
