CHAPTER X

WITH THE GLOVES OFF ‟GOOD day, François,” said d’Enneris, stepping lightly into the courtyard. “Good day, sir,” said the old butler. “You’re quite a stranger. . . .” “Indeed I am,” said Jean, who often had his little joke with François and thought the old man could not have been warned about him. “Yes, indeed! Family affairs . . . a legacy from an uncle in the country—close on a million.” “My congratulations, sir.” “Oh, I haven’t made up my mind to take it yet.” “Not take it, sir?” “No. It happens to be a million i…