"Monsieur," said he, earnestly, "you have probably just saved my life at
the peril of your own; I will not thank you. The day will come, I trust,
when I may--"
The detective interrupted him with a gesture.
"You know how I constantly expose myself," said he, "once more or less
does not matter much. Besides, it does not always serve a man to save
his life." He was pensive a moment, then added: "You will thank me after
awhile, when I have gained other titles to your gratitude."