"I have gone into the matter thoroughly, so thoroughly that I have taken a situation with a firm of English tailors here, and I am supposed to go out and tout for orders.

That gives me a free entree to the hotel.

I have even had a commission from Sir Henry himself.

He gave me a coat to get some buttons sewn on.

I am practically free of his room but what's the good?
He doesn't even lead the Monte Carlo life.