"It's your business to listen to one who seeks your aid."
"There are reasons why I do not wish to talk on the public street."
Oscar was only sparring for time; he was measuring the woman, and he had not gotten on to her purpose when he said:
"Where do you wish me to go?"
"To any public place where we can sit down and I can relate to you my strange and remarkable experience. You will decide that I need aid and advice. I have been told that you are just the man to aid and advise me."
"Who sent you to me?"
"A friend."
"What is your friend's name."
"A Miss Lamb."