[The Witch of Prague by F. Marion Crawford]@TWC D-Link bookThe Witch of Prague CHAPTER XXI 8/38
He will not disturb us.
Pray be seated." "I assure you that my business is very private--" the Wanderer objected. "Quite so--of course.
But there is nothing to fear.
The Individual is my servant--a most excellent creature who has been with me for many years. He cooks for me, cleans the specimens, and takes care of me in all ways. A most reliable man, I assure you." "Of course, if you can answer for his discretion----" The Individual was standing at a little distance from the table observing the two men intently but respectfully with his keen little black eyes.
The rest of his square, dark face expressed nothing.
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