32.The.Whiff.Of.Money.1969 by Chase James Hadley

Author:Chase, James Hadley [Chase, James Hadley]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0100-12-31T22:00:00+00:00

Girland found her concentration in him had snapped. She was now studying the back of the blond man, her eyes calculating.

Rosnold touched her arm.

'Do you mind getting your eyes back on me, cherie?' he said, a slight rasp in his voice.

'Buy him for me, Pierre . . . he's simply gorgeous.' Gilly had deliberately raised her voice.

The blond man turned and regarded her. He smiled, an easy, pleasant smile.

'Your French tells me you are an American, mademoiselle, and I adore uninhibited Americans.' He slid off his stool and gave a stiff little bow. Then looking at Rosnold, he said, 'But I may be intruding, sir. If I am, I will take my drink into the lounge.'

Both Rosnold and Girland got to their feet.

'Intruding? Of course not,' Rosnold said. 'Perhaps you would care to join us?'

'For a few minutes... I would be delighted.' Von Goltz pulled up a chair. 'Count Hans von Goltz,' and he bowed.

Rosnold made the introductions while Gilly continued to stare at von Goltz.

'You mean you are a real count?' she asked breathlessly. 'I've never met a real count before!'

Von Goltz laughed.

'I am delighted to be the first.' His eyes shifted to Girland. 'And you? Are you also American?'

'That's right,' Girland said. 'I'm here just for a short vacation.'

Von Goltz nodded.

"This is ideal country for a vacation.' Sitting down, he began to talk about Garmisch and the surrounding district. Soon the conversation became general. When von Goltz had finished his glass of champagne, Rosnold asked him to have another, but von Goltz shook his head.

'Thank you, but I am afraid I must leave you. Please excuse me. I have a dinner date.' He regarded Gilly. 'If you have nothing better to do, perhaps you and your friends would care to visit my modest Schloss* not far from here? It could interest you. I can offer you all kinds of amusements. There is a heated swimming-pool, a lovely forest, twelve hundred acres of bridle paths and shooting - although

Gilly clapped her hands, her eyes opening wide.

'That's marvellous! We would love to come!'

'My place is large and often lonely,' von Goltz said and lifted his shoulders. T live alone. I would welcome you all if you would care to stay for five or six days. I assure you you won't be bored. Would you all give me the honour of being your host?'

Gilly turned to Rosnold.

'Oh, do let's! It sounds absolutely dreamy!'

'It is very kind of you,'Rosnold said. 'If you are sure we won't be a burden, then we would happily accept your invitation.'

Von Goltz looked smilingly at Girland.

'And you, sir?'

This really must be my lucky day, Girland was thinking. Now I will have the chance to talk to this girl alone.

'Thank you,' he said. 'As I told you, I am here on vacation. I would like nothing better. It is very kind of you.'

Von Goltz shrugged.

'It will be my pleasure.' He got to his feet. T will send one of my servants here at midday tomorrow. He will direct you to the Schloss.

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