Clerk to the Military Defence Board, eh?
Quite an important position, of course; but it might be made--yes, with care, it might be made," he added, watching me with nervous alertness, "a very lucrative one." "I am quite satisfied with my salary," I remarked calmly.
"Pooh! my dear boy, that is nonsense," he continued.

"You do not understand me.

It is an open secret.

Maud, are we overheard here, do you think?
Is it safe to discuss an important matter with Guy here ?" I rose to my feet and took up my hat.

Again she whispered in his ear, and this time he seemed to assent.
"Quite right! Quite right!" he said, nodding his head.