"That they are Americans I know," he continued, "and that the young lady
is beautiful--well, one has eyes! It is not my business to be too
particular as to the character of those who frequent my restaurant; but
twice Mr. Parker has been followed here by a detective, and last night, as
you know, they left practically under arrest. It is not good for my
restaurant, Mr. Walmsley, to have the police so often about, and if Mr.
Parker and his daughter are really of the order of those who pass their
life under police supervision, I would rather they patronized another
restaurant."
I only laughed at him.
"My dear Luigi," I protested, "be careful how you turn away custom. Mr.
Parker is, I should think, no better or any worse than a great many of
your clients."
"If one could but keep the police out of it!" Luigi observed. "Could you
drop a word to the gentleman, sir? Since I have seen them in your company
I have naturally more confidence, but it is not good for my restaurant to
have it watched by the police all the time."
"I'll see what can be done, Luigi," I promised him.
Mr. Parker was twice called up on the telephone during luncheon time. He
seemed throughout the meal preoccupied; and more than once, with a word of
apology to me, he and Eve exchanged confidential whispers.
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