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That was how he left me, but it was not the last of him. That evening I was called to the telephone to speak to a Mr. Long. Familiar tones, jaunty once more, greeted me. “That you, Plant? Atwater here. Excuse the alias, won’t you. I say, I hope you didn’t take offence at the way I went off today. I’ve been thinking, and I see you were perfectly right. May I come round for another yarn?”
“No.”
“Tomorrow, then?”
“No.”
“Well, when shall I come?”
“I’m afraid I can’t see you.”
“No, I quite understand, old man. I’d feel the same myself. It’s only this. In the circumstances I’d like to accept your very sporting offer to pay for those flowers. I’ll call round for the money if you like or will you send it?”
“I’ll send it.”
“Care of the Holborn Post Office finds me. Fifteen bob, they cost.”
“You said ten this afternoon.”
“Did I? I meant fifteen.”
“I will send you ten shillings. Good-bye.”