“For Heaven’s sake don’t be such an idiot, Cole!” he burst out in a passion. “You know I’m against the others, and you know what they want, yet you do your best to put me on their side! You know what they are, and yet you hesitate! For the love of God be sensible; at least give me your word that you’ll hold your tongue for ever about all you know.”
“All right,” I said. “I’ll give you my word - my sacred promise, Rattray - on one condition.”
“For Heaven’s sake don’t be such an idiot, Cole!” he burst out in a passion. “You know I’m against the others, and you know what they want, yet you do your best to put me on their side! You know what they are, and yet you hesitate! For the love of God be sensible; at least give me your word that you’ll hold your tongue for ever about all you know.”
“All right,” I said. “I’ll give you my word - my sacred promise, Rattray - on one condition.”
