12/18 'And I repeat that I can't help admiring you--that is, when you aren't interfering with my private affairs. That is a proceeding which I have never tolerated from anyone--not even from a millionaire, nor even from a beautiful woman.' He bowed. 'I will tell you what I propose to do. I propose to escort you to a place of safety, and to keep you there till my operations are concluded, and the possibility of interference entirely removed. |