"In some respects," Brinnen continued confidentially, "I am inclined to like you, but on the whole I have come to the conclusion that you are a very simple fellow. That is all!"
Chapter IX The Vengeance of Rosa Letchowiski
The small boy assumed an air of vast importance. He leaned over the counter and with mysterious gestures arrested the progress of his cousin through the shop.
"Rosa, I've got something to thay to you, motht important," he announced. "Come right over here."
She paused and swung around a little unwillingly. Her scarlet underlip was thrust outwards. She walked with her hand upon her hip, not averse to impressing even this young cousin of hers with all the allurements of her slipshod finery.
"I thay, Rosa, you look fine," the boy declared admiringly. "Lithen now. You told me to keep my eyes open, if ever I should see any more of Mr. Levy, eh?"
The girl's face was suddenly alight. She moved close to the counter.
"You've heard of him?" she exclaimed eagerly. "You know where he is?"
The boy nodded many times. He placed a finger upon his lips, in his eyes was the glint of avarice.