"Did you manage to use his Tournament party?"
"Yes."
"Oh, my God, don't go monosyllabic on me. You didn't have to rake it up, did you?"
"No. It fitted very neatly."
"Was he impressed?"
"It had him on the ropes."
"It didn't convince him, though?"
"I didn't wait to see. I was on my way out."
"You mean, that was your exit line? My boy, I take off my hat to you. You're a perishing marvel. After living in your pocket for the last fortnight I thought I was beginning to know you. But you're still surprising me to death."
"I surprise myself, if it's any consolation to you."