We cannot now possibly misunderstand one another.

Supposing I were to tell you that your arrival in Monte Carlo, accidental though it may be, is in a sense opportune; that you may, in a short time meet here one or two politicians, friends of mine, with whom an interchange of views might be agreeable?
Supposing I were to offer my services as an intermediary?
You would like to bring about better relations with my country, would you not, Sir Henry?
You are admittedly a statesman and an influential man in your Party.

I am only a banker, it is true, but I have been taken into the confidence of those who direct the destinies of my country." Hunterleys' face reflected none of the other's earnestness.

He seemed, indeed, a little bored, and he answered almost irritably.
"I am much obliged to you," he said, "but Monte Carlo seems scarcely the place to me for political discussions, added to which I have no official position.

I could not receive or exchange confidences.