I will do so when
we are seated at a table. Let me tell you my experience is a very
strange one. I have a very extraordinary story to relate. I know you
will become interested; I know you will decide to serve me if you will
only let me narrate my startling experience."
"You shall certainly have an opportunity to relate your experience,
madam."
"Miss Lamb told me I could rely upon your generosity, but let me tell
you I do not expect that you will serve me simply in a spirit of
chivalry. If you can extricate me from my very singular entanglement I
will be in a position to reward you in the most munificent manner, but
it will require brains, courage and coolness to release me."
"Madam, I will not claim any of these qualities in advance, but I will
accompany you and listen to your strange tale. I am interested in odd
experiences; it is my infirmity."
"I have been informed that you have no infirmities; that you are a bold,
resolute, keen, level-headed gentleman."
Our hero smiled and said:
"Shall I select the place where we shall go?"
"If you please."
"You do not seek privacy?"
"Only so far as I can relate my story and be heard by you alone, and let
me tell you I may do you a great service while you are serving me."
"That will be splendid," said Oscar.
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