And Taffy felt pretty much the same, though he was not by way of talking to himself so eloquent about things as Little Billee.
As they lunched, they read the accounts of the previous evening's events in different papers, three or four of which (including the Times ) had already got leaders about the famous but unhappy singer who had been so suddenly widowed and struck down in the midst of her glory. All these accounts were more or less correct. In one paper it was mentioned that Madame Svengali was under the roof and care of Mr. William Bagot, the painter, in Fitzroy Square.
The inquest on Svengali was to take place that afternoon, and also Gecko's examination at the Bow Street Police Court, for his assault.
"TAFFY WAS ALLOWED TO SEE GECKO"
Taffy was allowed to see Gecko, who was reman
