"There is ample time," said I; "and it's worth the try. Can it be
arranged, do you think?"
Bernheim's face brightened. "It can, sir. If it's the room I think it
is, there will be no difficulty; and we can depend on the manager--he
has been well trained by the Secret Police. You will come?"
"Yes, I'll come; but they come, too," and I nodded toward the table.
"Better bring only Courtney, sir," he urged.
"No," said I; "several witnesses will be needed. And, besides, I want
them out of satisfaction to myself."
"It may wreck the whole business," he persisted.
"I'll risk it," said I.
Bernheim was wise. He always seemed to know when to quit.
"Very good, sir," he said. "How soon do we start?"