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"I offer you the means"...
"But to charge me one hundred guineas, since I cannot possibly avail
myself of the full privileges, is to rob me--is to trade upon my
condition!" M. Gaston was feebly indignant.
"Let it be twenty-five guineas, monsieur," said the Greek, reflectively,
"entitling you to two visits."
"Good! good!" cried M. Gaston. "Shall I write you a check?"
"You mistake me," said Gianapolis. "I am in no way connected with the
management of the establishment. You will settle this business matter
with Mr. Ho-Pin"...
"Yes, yes!"
"To whom I will introduce you this evening. Checks, as you must be
aware, are unacceptable. I will meet you at Piccadilly Circus, outside
the entrance to the London Pavilion, at nine o'clock this evening,
and you will bring with you the twenty-five guineas in cash. You will
arrange to absent yourself during the following day?"
"Of course, of course! At nine o'clock at Piccadilly Circus?"
"Exactly."
M. Gaston, this business satisfactorily completed, made his way to his
own room by a somewhat devious route, not wishing to encounter anyone of
his numerous acquaintances whilst in an apparent state of ill-health so
calculated to excite compassion. He avoided the lift and ascended the
many stairs to his small apartment.
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