Hallett drew a deep breath. "Mr. Nilson," he said, "I wish you could tell me something. Why is it that when… — Eric Ambler

Hallett drew a deep breath. "Mr. Nilson," he said, "I wish you could tell me something. Why is it that when an apparently normal, intelligent, law-abiding citizen like you gets hold of a passport and a steamship ticket, he suddenly turns into a juvenile--"

"Okay, Mr. Hallett," Greg broke in irritably. "You can't say anything I haven't already said to myself."

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