"I am sorry for your disappointment," he said, "but nothing would induce me to accept a seat in the Upper House. I have other plans."
"They could be changed."
"Impossible!"
"You might be forced to change them."
"By whom?"
The smile maddened her. She had meant to be subtle. She became flamboyant. She leaned forward in her chair.
"What have you done with Tony Palliser?" she demanded.
Tallente remained absolutely unruffled. He had been expecting something of this sort. The only wonder was that it had been delayed so long.
"A threat?" he asked pleasantly.
"Call it what you like. Men don't disappear like that. What did you do with him?"