Chapter 44

Scarface had yielded on condition that we promised to return the following night. When Inez referred to the rules of the club he had said: "Damn the rules! I made them, and I guess I can break them if I want." So we were going again the coming night. I did not see how we could get through with it. I foresaw disaster. I suppose my thoughts showed in my face, for Mme. Storey presently said: "What's the matter?" "Nothing," I said. She looked distinctly annoyed with me. It occurred to me that I was acting rather …