‘On first receiving this fund I simply put the notes and bills
in a registered parcel and sent it to my agent in Brussels, with
instructions to put it in a fresh cover and send it to and fro
through the post till further notice. But on finding that you were
interested in my correspondence I naturally adopted another plan.
I will take you at once to the spot where I have deposited these
millions, which I shall not be sorry to get rid of.’
I led the way out into the street, called a fiacre, and whispered an
address into the driver’s ear.
It was my turn to enjoy the discomfiture of my colleague, as the
carriage drew up before his own door.
‘Here!’ was all he could gasp.