"Will that do?" he asked.
Ben had never heard of the book, but on opening its pages it looked attractive, and he answered:
"Yes, Francois, I am much obliged to you."
He thought it politic, remembering that he might need other favors, to put a franc piece into the hand of the friendly attendant.
Francois brightened up. His wages were so small that these little gratuities were very welcome.
"Would monsieur like something else?" he inquired.
"There is one thing I would like very much, Francois," answered Ben.
"What is that, monsieur?"
"To get out of this place."