Me--yes--anything you like.

But her--her you must not touch." He gazed at the detective with fierce, appealing eyes.
"That depends on you," said Guerchard curtly.
"On me ?" cried Lupin, in genuine surprise.
"Yes, I've a little bargain to propose to you," said Guerchard.
"Have you ?" said Lupin; and his watchful face was serene again, his smile almost pleasant.
"Yes," said Guerchard.

And he paused, hesitating.
"Well, what is it you want ?" said Lupin.

"Out with it! Don't be shy about it." "I offer you--" "You offer me ?" cried Lupin.

"Then it isn't true.