"Please do. And give him this letter. Say it is from me. He will know
what to do with it. Oh, and Sita Ram--"

"Yes, sahib."

"You will receive two days' extra pay from me, over and above your
salary, for tonight's extra work."

"Thank you, sahib. You are most kind--always most generous."

"And--ah--Sita Ram--"

"Sahib?"

"Say nothing, will you? By nothing I mean nothing! Hold your tongue, eh?"

"Certainly, sahib. Aware of the honor of my confidential position, I am
always most discreet!"

"What are you doing with that waste-basket?"

"Taking it outside, sahib."

"The sweeper will do that in the morning."

"Am always discreet, sahib. Discretion is better part of secrecy! Better
to burn all torn-up paper before daylight always!"

"Very good. You're quite right. Thank you, Sita Ram. Yes, burn the