What more could I say ?" "That was fairly direct certainly," said Nick.

"And he ?" "He asked me to dine," said Max.
Nick laughed.

"And you didn't accept ?" "Would you have accepted ?" Max turned on him almost savagely.
"I think I should," said Nick.

"There's nothing like studying the enemy from close quarters.

But go ahead! Tell me more! When do you expect her people back ?" "Possibly in a fortnight.