He awoke, as heusually did nowadays, sweating and
short of breath.
About the best Dick and I have in the
world.
They want to do things and make things, and
theyconsider that there are better tools than dollars. He roselanguidly, struggled
through the day, and went to bed exhausted.
I was his counsel in the ContinentalNickel case
some years ago.
DickHannay, I judge, is getting hayseed into his
hair. If you dont derive profits, no royalty is due.
Blenkironwas on the telephone and would like an
appointment.
You have been akind master to me, sir, and Im proud
to have served you. Finding Francis may mean a good deal ofbodily wear and tear and
taking some risks.
Didnt he usually make a pilgrimage somewhere tohear
them?
Hehad often thought about it, often determined to
go back and lookfor it. But justlately things havent been going too well with
Felicity.
Why, yes, there arethe two biggest exhibits of
all.
I heard you five years ago at the Bar Association,
Savory said.
Leithen nodded and took up the newspaper. He was so
utterly weary thatafter coffee and a sandwich in his rooms he went straight to
bed.
Soon he must think things out, but not at once. He
began to suffer from night sweats which left him veryfeeble in the morning. It was a
differentLondon then, quieter, cosier, dirtier perhaps, but sweetersmelling. The day
had broadened into full sunlight.
They think Im wise only because I dont talk when
Ive nothing tosay, he used to tell his friends. Finding Francis may mean a good deal
ofbodily wear and tear and taking some risks.
He did not miss the sharp glance of his guest when
he entered theroom. You can have yourpick of half a dozen jobs.
Youve a mighty quick brain and amighty sound
judgment and youre not afraid to take a chance.
God forgive me, for I wont soon forgive myself. Its
mighty fine to see you again, Sir Edward. His memory sprawled over places he had
seen in his much-travelledlife. Already it was beginning to move steadily,
thoughhopelessly, towards some kind of plan.
He caught aglimpse of himself naked in the long
mirror, and was shocked anewby his leanness. As he sat huddled in achair at the open
window Cruddock announced that a Mr. Leithen looked with interest at the pleasant
vital face.