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Bell nodded “I look forward to it What is her name?”

Riker seemed not to hear the question Or, if he did, chose not to answer it Instead, he said, “Equally broadening will be her opportunity topictures Mr Bell, why do you look surprised? Of course, I know your fiancée e in business blindly I know that you can afford the best, and I know that she will cast a clear eye on the best I have to offer Together, you present quite a challenge I only hope that I am up to it”

Shafer returned He had splashed water on his face It had spotted his tie But he was sht when I removed my uniform I had removed my past Is that a habit of the insurance man, to notice such discrepancies?”

“When I sell you insurance, I a a chance on you,” Bell replied “So I suppose I am always on the lookout for risk”

“Is Herr Shafer a good bet?” asked Riker

“Men of steady habits are always a good bet Herr Shafer, I apologize if I seemed to pry”

“I have nothing to hide!”

“Speaking of hiding,” Riker said, “the steward appears to be How the hell does one get a drink around here?”

Bell nodded A steward ca and took their orders

Arnold Bennett announced to his Chinese companions, “Gentlemen, you look sleepy”

“No, sir We are very happy”

“Expect little sleep on a train Luxuries may abound-tailor’s shop, library, manicurist, even fresh and saltwater baths But unlike in Europe where the best trains start with the stealthiness of a bad habit, I have never slept a full hour in any American sleeper, ith abrupt stops, sudden starts, hootings, and whizzings round sharp corners”

Laughing Chicagoans protested that that was the price of speed and worth every penny

Isaac Bell addressed his Gerlish, even Anerian opera “In the company of not one but two of the Kaiser’s subjects, I must ask about the talk of war in Europe”

“Gerland are competitors, not enemies,” Riker answered