“Quite correct,” I said. “Orders must be obeyed.”
“Just remember that,” he said significantly. “Have you heard anything more of Decker?”
“I've heard enough to satisfy me that he's the man who got the Omega stock.”
“What other deal is he in?” asked the King of the Street.
“I don't know.”
The King of the Street smiled indulgently.
“Well, you've got something to learn yet. I'll give you till next week to find the answer to that question.”
I was convinced from his air that he had information on both these points himself, and was merely trying my knowledge.
“I'll not be back before next Wednesday,” he concluded.
“Going away again?” I asked in surprise.