You
understand?"
Mr. Soames understood, and thus far found his plastic conscience
marching in step with his inclinations.
"Then," resumed Gianapolis, "prior to her departure on these occasions,
Mrs. Leroux will hand you a parcel. This also you will bring to me at
the place arranged. Do you find anything onerous in these conditions?"
"Not at all," muttered Soames, a trifle unsteadily; "it seems all
right"--the cocktails were beginning to speak now, and his voice was a
duet--"simply perfectly all right--all square."
"Good!" said Mr. Gianapolis with his radiant smile; and the gaze of
his left eye, crossing that of its neighbor, observed the entrance of a
stranger into the bar. He drew his stool closer and lowered his voice:
"Mrs. Leroux," he continued, "will be in your confidence. Mr. Leroux and
every one else--EVERY ONE else--must not suspect the arrangement"...
"Certainly--I quite understand"...
"Mrs. Leroux will engage you this afternoon--her husband is a mere
cipher in the household--and you will commence your duties on Monday.
Later in the week, Wednesday or Thursday, we will meet by appointment,
and discuss further details."
"Where can I see you?"
"Ring up this number: 18642 East, and ask for Mr. King. No! don't
write it down; remember it! I will come to the telephone, and arrange a
meeting.
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