"Upon what you may conclude after you have listened to my narrative."
Our hero had decided on his course. He decided to go with the woman and permit her to tell her tale, for as the matter stood he could arrive at no positive conclusion concerning her.
"Where shall we go?" he asked.
"We will go to some prominent restaurant."
"But, madam, I have not seen your face."
"There is no reason why I should not remove my veil. I will do so when we are seated at a table. Let me tell you my experience is a very strange one. I have a very extraordinary story to relate. I know you will become interested; I know you will decide to serve me if you will only let me narrate my startling experience."
"You shall certainly have an opportunity to relate your experience, madam."
"Miss Lamb told me I could rely upon your generosity, but let me tell you I do not expect that you will serve me simply in a spirit of chivalry. If you can extricate me from my very singular entanglement I will be in a position to reward you in the most munificent manner, but it will require brains, courage and coolness to release me."
"Madam, I will not claim any of these qualities in advance, but I will accompany you and listen to your strange tale. I am interested in odd experiences; it is my infirmity."
"I have been informed that you have no infirmities; that you are a bold, resolute, keen, level-headed gentleman."