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"I have arranged it all with Madame Lacour," Peter said coldly. "She
sails on La Bretagne on Thursday. You are to buy an annuity for three
thousand dollars a year. In addition, you are to buy an annuity for the
boy till he is twenty-five, of one thousand dollars a year, payable to
me as his guardian. This will cost you between forty and fifty thousand
dollars. I will notify you of the amount when the insurance company
sends it to me. In return for your check, I shall send you the letters
and other things you sent Madame Lacour, or burn them, as you direct.
Except for this the affair is ended. I need not detain you further."
"Oh, I say, chum. Don't take it this way," cried Watts. "Do you
think--?"
"I end it as suits me," said Peter. "Good-day."
"But, at least you must let me pay you a fee for your work?"
Peter turned on Watts quickly, but checked the movement and the words on
his tongue. He only reiterated. "Good-day."
"Well, if you will have it so." Watts went to the door, but hesitated.


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