There--" "This man, Agnes," and Barry Houston's voice carried a quality he never before had used with Agnes Jierdon, "is the best friend I ever had.
You'll realize it before long.

He not only has saved my life, but he's going to help me save my business.

I want you to know him and to like him." A quick smile flashed over the full lips.
"I didn't know, Barry.

Pardon me." Houston turned to the introduction, while Agnes Jierdon held forth a rather limp hand and while Ba'tiste, knit cap suddenly pulled from straggly gray hair, bent low in acknowledgment.

Thayer, grumbling under his breath, started away.