"It may be a weakness, but my inclination runs heavily towards concealment.

I have a horror of being seen." "I have horrors of much the same color," returned Richard.
Richard showed Mr.Bayard the note he had received, and told of its appearance, and the construction of the note as given by Inspector Val.
"And the question is," concluded Richard, "can we by any chance get hold of those French shares ?" "Can we get those French shares ?" repeated Mr.Bayard, as though revolving the question in his thoughts.

"I should say we might; yes, I'm quite sure.

I think it will offer no more of difficulty than just finding out where this Storri negotiates his loans.

I know where to go for the information and, if I ask it in person, it will be forthcoming." While Mr.Bayard spoke, his wits were working like a flashlight, displaying for his consideration every possibility presented by the situation.