16/19 Without special permission it would not be possible for Monsieur Tapilow to speak to the police of this assault. Buy your _Figaro_ every evening," he continued, "and soon you will read. In the meantime, I recommend you, monsieur, not to stay too long in Paris." They took leave of me with some solemnity on the pavement outside the restaurant, but Monsieur Decresson, before stepping into his automobile, drew me a little on one side. You were brought to the Cafe des Deux Epingles a stranger, almost a guest, and your behavior there might very well have been resented by us." "If I have not said much," I answered, "please do not believe me any the less grateful." "Let that go," Monsieur Decresson said coldly. "Only I would remind you of this. |