20/24 Therefore, you should tell him that you are confident of getting the letter if he will only leave the business to you alone. Give him every assurance, and explain to him that interference may mean failure. Now, I have done much the greater part so far; let this be your share to balance the account between us; you go to Sidi Said, the French agent, and make sure that he doesn't hinder us by trying to help." "Very well, I will do that. And I shall meet you at the station in the morning ?" "No. My party will go as far as Ludd by motor. |