"A very tidy sum, sir," said William.
"A fourth of which goes to you, my good and faithful friend."
"Thank you, sir," replied William.
Two cooler rogues I never wish to meet!
"But wouldn't it be well, sir, to hasten?" asked William.
"We have plenty of time now, my son."
"You have not entered this room," said the girl, her terror slipping from her, "simply to offer these banalities. What do you wish?"
"What perspicacity, William!" cried the rogue, taking out a cigarette case.
"I don't know what that word means, sir, but as you do, it seems to fit the occasion proper enough."
"It means, William, that this charming young lady scents our visit from afar."