Inhaltsangabe
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1915. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XIII BREAKFAST having been announced, Bannister slipped into a gaudy dressing gown of purple silk decorated with great circular splotches of pale blue and tan, and slouched into his dining room. He liked that dressing gown, he explained to his friends, because it made everything else seem in such good taste, and he was particularly sensitive to beauty early in the morning. While he was sipping his coffee he stole a critical glance at Michael from time to time. The man's hand was steadier this morning--yesterday he had dropped an egg, and Bannister had his eggs boiled only two minutes. And his eyes had more of their customary twinkle, although they were still a bit bloodshot. "Michael," said Bannister severely, "you know I've never questioned your habits off duty, and in a way I suppose it's none of my business, but haven't you been--er--drinking a good deal lately?" "I have, sir," Michael promptly confessed. "But I don't regret it. I'd gladly do that and more for you. What with all ye've done for me, 'twould be the ongrateful hound I'd be not to." Bannister looked at Michael questioningly. He started to say something, but thought better of it. Experience had taught him that the quickest way to get an explanation from Michael was to let it take its course. "For four nights I was at it strong with 'em," he finally volunteered, "but there was no getting anything out of them any more than there was any getting anything out of me. So I cut out goin' to George's place, and when I wanted a quiet glass or two by meself I'd slip into the dago joint on the other corner. 'Twas there I met this old fellow." "You mean that these men of LeVey's are still trying to pump you about me?" "Yes, sir. It's a different pair now, but I could spot their kind a mile off w...
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