13/17 Have it brought in this very moment. Understand, if you please, that it is my wish not to be left alone under any circumstances--that is quite clear, isn't it ?--not under any circumstances! I have heard some most disquieting stories about black-mailers and that sort of people." "I don't think you need fear anything of the sort here," Arnold assured him. As regards firearms," he continued, "I have never carried them, nor am I accustomed to handling them. At the same time,--" "I wouldn't bother about firearms, if I were you, sir," Arnold interrupted. "I can promise you that while I am in this office no one will touch you or harm you in any way. |