"Certainly," I answered.
Mr. Magg nodded and turned towards my companion.
"The other parties," he remarked, "do not stick at trifles. What do they want from Mr. Courage?"
Guest was serious.
"Well," he said, "they probably give him credit for knowing more than is good for him."
Mr. Magg was thoughtful for a moment.
"It will cost you five thousand dollars," he said, "and another five for life insurance."
"Agreed!" Guest declared.
Mr. Magg made another note upon the sheet of paper in front of him. Then he turned to me.
"You must bring me," he said, "before you leave, the key of your room, the clothes you are now wearing, the keys of your trunks, and any information you deem it necessary for your successor to have. The French boat is due here on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Mr. Courage shall leave the Waldorf for the Rockies. You will excuse me now! I have another appointment."