Chapter 6

"Fearful bore," he went on. "But Carlotta insisted. I'd do anything for Carlotta Drew. Wonderful woman!" "Think so?" said I. "Don't you?" he asked. "In the presence of an expert," said I, "I would hesitate to express an opinion." He laughed. "Er--you know something of old Drew's affairs," he ventured. "Must be a very rich man?" "Must be," said I. "That mine you worked in? Big money maker?" "Big money maker." I repeated his words intentionally. He was frank, at any rate. What cruel thoughts were stirring beh…