Part 64 (2/2)
”Yes, he wishes them introduced at once.”
”That indicates that the Conservative situation is very strong,” said Caesar.
”Obviously.”
”And what do you want me to do?”
”Go to Dupont de Sarthe and have him explain his scheme clearly, and tell you the difficulties; if he has an outline of it, have him give it to you; if not, have him give you his notes.”
”All right. Shall I go tonight?”
”If you can, it would be the best thing.” ”There's nothing to prevent.
Take me back to the hotel and I will pack.”
The Minister told the chauffeur to go back to Caesar's house.
”As soon as you arrive, let me know by wire, and write to me explaining the scheme in the greatest possible detail.”
”Very good.”
”You will need money; I don't know if I have any here,” said the Minister, feeling for his pocket-book.
”I have enough for the trip,” replied Caesar. ”But, as I might need some in Paris, it would not be a bad idea for you to open an account for me at a bank there, or else to give me a cheque.”
The Minister vacillated, then went into the hotel writing-room and signed a cheque on a Parisian banker in the Rue de Provence, which he handed to Caesar.
”See you on your return,” he said.
”Good-bye.”
Caesar called a servant and bade him:
”Telephone to my friend Alzugaray. You know his number. Tell him to be here inside an hour.”
”Very good, sir.”
This arranged, Caesar went to the main door and saw that the Minister's motor was headed for down town. Immediately he took a carriage and went to the Chamber. The undersecretary of the Speaker was a friend of his; sometimes he gave him advice about playing the market.
Caesar looked him up, and when he found him, said:
”How are we getting on?”
”All right, man,” replied the undersecretary.
”Come over here, so I can see you in the light,” said Caesar, and taking him by the hand, he looked into his eyes.
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