The Duchess has left one of her gloves here, said Mr Podgers at last. She asked me to bring it to her. Oh, here it is
Mr Podgers, I want you to give me an answer-a true answer-to the question that I am going to ask you, said Lord Arthur
Another time, Lord Arthur, said Mr Podgers . I must take the Duchess her glove.
Don't go, said Lord Athur. The Duchess is in on hurry. He walked across the room and held our his hand.
Tell me what you saw there, he said. I must know. I'm not a child.
Mr Podgers eyes looked unhappy behind his glasses, and he moved from one foot to the other.
What makes you think that I saw anything else in your hand, Lord Arthur ? he asked the other man.
I know you did. I demand that you tell me what it was, said Lord Arthur. I'll pay you. I'll give you a hundred pounds.
The chiromantist's green eyes became bring-but only for a moment
I'll send you a cheque tomorrow, said Lord Arthur. Where shall I send it?
Let me give you my card, said Mr Podgers. And he gave Lord Arthur a rather large card. On it was printed