he makes assurances that this is perfectly above board, and completely medical...
The boys ask what he means by ‘completely medical’ and he makes it sound throw-away and harmless. Then throws in, on reflection it’ll be difficult to lend the money without this.
RAT says RICK would be fine with that. RICK grimaces but doesn’t demur.
Mr HADLEIGH-BROWN enigmatically says his had better not do it tonight because his hotel room is in a bit of a state, don’t know what they’ll find in there! He’ll sort it out and let’s
do the massage tomorrow night. He gives RICK a bit of money - “Go enjoy yourself tonight. Consider this an advance....”