"Basically, I'm honest," said Thompson in a cheerful voice. "I bribed them well. Their known and accepted jobs were to sidetrack the un-heavenly twins. Both Ginger and Tanny swore that nothing short of open seduction would prevent them from leaving the aisle clear for my frontal attack."
"Hm-m-m—so Pat Kennebec was Target for Tonight?"
"Do you dislike me for being honest?"
"Is that honesty a cover for deeper dis—"
"Pat, please. Don't say it."
"Then what shall I say?"
"Tell me—did you like it?"