“Oh, my God, Lanny! What put that idea into your head?”
“Well, I have realized that you are trying to stir up revolt here. And it's fair to assume that some of your agents would be in touch with people like that anarchist.”
“I don't know whether they are or not, Lanny, but, granting it, we have nothing to gain by such an attempt. It has set us back, it may have ruined everything. I assure you my associates are not fools. Would they want to put Poincaré in power?”
“I can have your word of honor, Kurt, that you and your people had nothing to do with that attack?”
“You have that absolutely.”
“It's a mighty serious matter for me, you know.”
“I understand that fully. That's why I walked the streets all day, trying to make up my mind to call upon you. I'm not sure that I have the right to, and if you decline to touch the matter, I'll not blame you.”
“I want to help you, Kurt, and I will.”
“You know what would happen if you were caught aiding an enemy agent.”
“I'm willing to take a chance on that — provided I know that neither you nor your friends have been destroying life or property.”