5: Conga
Friday
FREWIN was sitting behind Quayle's desk when Guelvada came into the office. He looked tired and worried.
Guelvada said cheerfully: "I am delighted to see you, mon vieux! Once again, Ernest is with you— and all in one piece, goddam it! But why are you looking so worried?"
He put his head on one side. He said whimsically: "Don't tell me that you took my advice about the charming Antoinette... and that you were unsuccessful. I cannot believe it!"
Frewin said wearily: "Why don't you mind your own damned business, Ernest? But I suppose you're feeling expansive. You've pulled it off again. I congratulate you. It must have been too cold for swimming early this morning. But I suppose you liked that too?"
Guelvada said modestly: "At sports I am very good. I have always been an
