They
used the rope—not that a rope was at all necessary, but because Ann Veronica’s
exalted state of mind made the fact of the rope agreeably symbolical; and,
anyhow, it did insure a joint death in the event of some remotely possibly
mischance. “I knew,” she said, in a low despairing tone, “that people would talk. The longest I can go is
about three months, but I try and eat once a month. ”
So they went this time to the Rococo, in Germain Street, and up-stairs to a
landing upon which stood a bald-headed waiter with whiskers like a French
admiral and discretion beyond all limits in his manner. Do you
think he'll pay it?"
"I'm sure of it," replied Austin. ”
A man who had been sitting with his hat tilted over his eyes at an adjacent table
had risen to his feet and stood suddenly before them. Sheppard, and neither deserve nor desire your thanks. “Why come after me after all these years, Sebastianus?
Haven’t you found any sycophants to convert, any nubile
young nymphets to bring into the cannibal flock?”
“Why should I do that if there is still the chance of
you?”
“What if there could be no chance of me? How do
you know you can have me?”
“I see your game. It
was Annabel’s. Dinner was quite uneventful.
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