It will not be possible to get connected." "Do, if you like," I answered, "but how about when Mr.Delora rings you up ?" The woman muttered something which I did not catch.

A moment afterwards, however, her voice grew clear.
"That is not your business," she said sharply.
I tried to continue the conversation, but in vain.

Nothing came from the other end but silence.

I busied myself for a time glancing at a few unimportant letters, and afterwards descended to lunch in the cafe.

I fancied, for a moment, that Louis' self-possession was less perfect than usual.