You're the very fellow I want." There was a suggestion of a chuckle in his voice which sent Rickman's thoughts flying fearfully to his last I.O.U.The alert mind of Pilkington followed their flight.

He was intensely amused.

He always was amused when anybody showed a marked distaste for his society.
"Your business, not mine, this time, Rick.

I happen to know of a ripping old library for sale down in Devonshire.

Shouldn't have thought of it if I hadn't seen you." "Well ?" Rickman's face expressed an utter inability to perceive the connection.