"By all means; I have a car here."
"I don't suppose I could persuade you to—"
"No, thank you, Mr. Burton. I'm up to my ears in business, sir. However, you are very kind. I must get right back to headquarters as fast as I can."
"I see."
"This is a detailed description of the ring, is it?" continued he, tapping an envelope he held in his hand. "Size of the diamonds, their weight, the complete record?"
"Yes."
"Good. I guess that's all we need."
"Do you think you will be able to—"
"To land the jewels, you mean? I can't tell you that, sir. It's too early in the game."
"I suppose so. It was a foolish question."