27/28 "Pretty often, Mr.Chayne." "Do you think I could get from here to Nice without buying a ticket now ?" "Why, of course, our agent at Boulogne will arrange it if I send him a wire." "Right," said Jaffery. I'm crossing now and going to Nice by the Cote d'Azur Express to-morrow night. And see after a seat for me, will you ?" "I'll reserve a compartment if possible, Mr.Chayne." The station master raised his hat and departed. Jaffery, his hands stuffed deep in his pockets, beamed upon us like a mountainous child. |