They do their best, I don't deny. But this
business of the lingo is a stiffer fence than I bargained for.
Now, with a fellow-countryman to swap talk; _and_ a gentleman,
and one that can patter to the waiters and at the railway
stations--What do you say to it, Doctor? Shall we let bygones
be bygones?'
"I did not strangle him, Roddy, even for that. I sat pretty
still for a while, pretending to consider.
"'It's odd, Mr. Farrell,' said I after a bit, 'that you should
invite me to be your companion. You'll always remember that you
invited me?'
"''Course I shall,' said he. 'Let's be sociable--that's my
offer.'
"I threw away my cigar. 'Provided you make no suggestion beyond
it, I accept,' said I. 'We will take this trip together.
Do you mean to stay long at Monte Carlo?'
"'Pretty place,' said Farrell. 'Been up to La Turbie? No, of
course; you've only just arrived. Well, I can recommend it--
funny little railway takes you up, and the view from the top is
a knock-out.
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