The other nodded slowly.
"I have great confidence in your—er—reputation," said the antique dealer.
M. le Marquis smiled gently.
"I think I may say," he murmured, "that your confidence will not be misplaced."
"You have unique opportunities," said the other, with a note of envy in his voice.
"I make them," said M. le Marquis.
He rose and took up the cloak which he had thrown carelessly on the back of a chair.
"I will keep you informed, M. Papopolous, through the usual channels, but there must be no hitch in your arrangements."
M. Papopolous was pained.
"There is never a hitch in my arrangements," he complained.