He had once, for reasonsof expediency, described
her as his wife.
In a second there was a jagged gap through which
the blackmuzzle of an automatic was thrust. Reeder escorted a pretty lady to the
same place of amusement.
Have you ever noticed that there is nothing sordid
about a melodrama? Take Inspector Greyash with you and superintend the raid, were
hisinstructions. The car had fallen behind, butnow drew abreast.
Rain was fallingdismally, and it was some time
before he found a cab. Never mind about the weasel, said the other impatiently.
Vengeance is mine, said Ras Lal in English. Forgive the impertinence, but if
ourfriend is ill-She was at first startled by his urgency.
Rahbut brought such things from time to time, was
paid fairly and wassatisfied. And just now Ive got one of the biggestdeals on that
Ive ever touched.
I havent been in stir and you know it,
Reeder!
This is a considerable surprise to a clever and
intelligent policedetective?
You will be kept in penal servitude for twenty
years. Pulling back the iron bolt, he pushed at the door, and it opened with
asqueak. He had an appointment with Ras Lal, and the interview was
entirelysatisfactory. Welford stoodby the side of a big square funnel, the narrow
end of which ran into thefloor. He never impressed me that way-rabbit, yes, but
snake, no!
They were in a dusty lobby, enclosed on three sides
by matchboard walls. Youre aclever woman: I dont know a cleverer.
There is a million pesetas profit in this for you
and me, Mr.
She told him that that was unnecessary-she had the
key which had comewith the note.
Here, said Rahbut, to the others surprise. His
knees trembled beneath him andhis heart entered his throat at the narrowest end. It
was the judges curt postscriptwhich made him wince.
I cant tell you how I-Ive enjoyed tonight, she
said.