Stand there in the light, please, and fold your arms.
Thanks.

Do not think that I am afraid of you, but I like to talk comfortably." "I am at monsieur's service," the man said in a low tone.
"Exactly.

Now, Emil, before starting to visit you I left a little note behind addressed to the chief of the police here--no, you need not start--to be sent to him only if my return were unduly delayed.

You can guess what that note contained.

It is not necessary for us to revert to--unpleasant subjects." The man moistened his dry lips.
"It is not necessary," he repeated.