The Secret Adversary

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"Not if you keep your voice down. Don't go edging sideways towards that
bell. That's better."

"What do you want? Do nothing rashly. Remember my life is of the utmost
value to my country. I may have been maligned----"

"I reckon," said Julius, "that the man who let daylight into you would
be doing humanity a good turn. But you needn't worry any. I'm not
proposing to kill you this trip--that is, if you're reasonable."

The Russian quailed before the stern menace in the other's eyes. He
passed his tongue over his dry lips.

"What do you want? Money?"

"No. I want Jane Finn."