It was just then I remembered that, after all, I had not gathered from Louis a single shred of information on the subject in which I was most interested.

I almost smiled when I remembered how admirably he had contrived to elude my curiosity.

The only thing which I gathered from his manner was that Mr.Delora's disappearance was unexpected by him.

Never mind, the end was not yet! I ordered coffee and a liqueur, and laid my cigarette case upon the table.

I would wait until Louis chose to come to me once more.