"Probably," agreed Monsieur Dupont. "But the fact remains that before the end of the next twenty-four hours I must have that secret—and you are the person who must bring it to me."
Tranter took up his hat and stick, without further protest.
"Very well," he said stoutly. "I will do my best."
Monsieur Dupont looked at his watch.
"It is one o'clock," he said, opening the door. "At one o'clock to-morrow I shall be waiting for you in this room."
CHAPTER XVII
Mr. Gluckstein In Confidence
Mrs. Astley-Rolfe invariably received her creditors in pink deshabille.