"Of course I am," he answered.
"When?" said Anthony.
"In September, as usual," said Adrian.
"I was wondering," said Anthony, twiddling his cigarette, "whether you would mind taking your holiday a little earlier than usual this year—in August, for instance?"
"Why?" asked Adrian, with caution.
"It would suit me better, I could spare you better," Anthony said.
Adrian eyed him suspiciously.
"In August? We 're in August now, are n't we?"
"I believe so," said Anthony. "Either August or late July. One could find out from the almanac, I suppose. It would suit me very well if you could take your holiday now—at once."
Adrian's suspicion became acute.