Ludovici looked and being uncertain that he rightly caught the meaning of the words, waited. He did not know how high his suspicions would reach.
Sulkowski was unwilling to explain himself better.
'I cannot,' he said with some hesitation, 'look into all the official doings of my colleagues.'
'Official doings!' said Ludovici, laughing, 'that is a trifle; their private doings are more important to your Excellency.'
'Consequently I should like to have--'
'Excellent, beautiful--a little report,' rejoined Ludovici, 'every day, regularly. Written or verbal?'
They both hesitated.
'Verbal will do,' said Sulkowski, 'you might bring it to me in person, after getting the necessary material.'
'Yes, truly, yes. I--and I can assure your Excellency, that you cannot have a more faithful servant.'
Here he bowed very respectfully and then raised his head.