The Case Of The Dead Diplomat (2016) - Plot & Excerpts
Cooper scanned this gentleman with interest, for he had never had speech with him. He was a rather portly little man of Hebraic features. “This is my friend, M. Zizon,” explained Polowski. “He is one of the best-known jewellers in Bucharest; you can have the fullest confidence in him.” True to the character of Rivaux the spendthrift Canadian, Cooper had been stretched in a lounge chair with an empty champagne bottle and a glass within reach of his hand. He appeared to be only half awake. When he offered to ring for refreshments the offer was waved aside. “Thank you, no, monsieur. We have come on strict business; we must keep our brains clear.” From the recesses of his overcoat Polowski produced a brick-shaped piece of yellow metal, saying, “This is a sample of the consignment. I wish to have it tested in your presence. This gentleman has brought with him a flask of aqua fortis with which he will make the test under your own eyes.
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