Two unopened bottles though! Here, stick 'em in your bag and take 'em to the missis, young man.

I paid for the lot, so there's no use leaving any.

Now clear out as quick as you can.

I'm off!" "You will allow me, sir--" Scarlett Trent closed the door with a slam and disappeared.

The young man passed him a few moments later as he stood on the steps of the hotel lighting a cigar.