"Major Schuvealoff is
in the Russian pay. He has got the key to the Russian influence here.
He knows just how far they are prepared to go. I want that key.
You've got to get it. I have the Major pretty well sounded. Money
would be very acceptable to him. He is half-willing to sell out
Russia, but he fears your supervision. I know that you were sent here
by Russia, Paula, just to keep your eye on agents in Russian pay,
principally on our friend Schuvealoff. I know you have not the
situation in hand like he has. If you had, I wouldn't bother going
any further, I'd get it from you . . . Now your part is to give him
to understand that he has nothing to fear from you. No lapse by him
will be reported. You're rather fond of him already, aren't you? If
you value his safety you'd better do as I ask. Otherwise I shall also
let him go up. I hold something over his head too."
This last shot in the dark seemed to bear the most weight with her.
She said:
"What guarantee have I that you'll keep your side of the bargain?"
I said none, for the simple reasOn I couldn't give any.
"Your own sense," I explained, "and knowledge of the work you're doing
should tell you that it is to my interest to get results, and not
trouble about other things. I'll promise you, however, no further
interference for this affair in Crakau. There will also be the price
of a diamond collar in it for you.
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