Henry C. Rowland

Name: The Under-World — Chapter V
Author: Henry C. Rowland

The Under-World — Chapter V (1911)

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“The Under-World — Chapter V”, published in 1911, is a work by Henry C. Rowland. It explores elements such as Chu-Chu, pearls and Ivan.

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Henry C. Rowland, The Under-World — Chapter V (1911)

“ This danger was one that would be increased a thousand times by the arrival of Chu-Chu. Chu-Chu le Tondeur, or M. de Maxeville, as he called himself, was known to the Under-World as being the ablest thief in Europe. His speciality was bank work, usually in the provinces, and his safe opening skill was something marvellous. The most intricate combinations in his sensitive fingers were about as difficult as a game of diabolo. Personally, I detested everything about the man. He was a constitutional assassin. Chu-Chu, the odds being even, would rather kill than not. ”

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Henry C. Rowland, The Under-World — Chapter V (1911)

“ This was merely to hold them both up before they had a chance to guess at what was coming.
Perhaps that sounds too easy to you, because you are American yourself. But let me explain. Every race has its own method of violence. The Oriental loves poison and slaves behind arras and all that sort of thing in settling misunderstandings. The Teuton likes a duel, the Latin races a knife or stiletto—all good enough in their way and plenty efficient, but all, if you observe, requiring time. Whether to gloat or to sneer or to think it over, all of these older races want a little time before killing. ”

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Henry C. Rowland, The Under-World — Chapter V (1911)

“ He is apt to kill right off the bat or let it go. A word, a blow, bang—and there you are.
The difference is that Europeans and Orientals, while they like the killing well enough, dislike the violence. ”

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Henry C. Rowland, The Under-World — Chapter V (1911)

“ When she went out to the studio after dinner Edith told them they might turn in as soon as they had finished their work.”
I ripped out a savage curse. It was as plain to me as a pock-marked Hottentot. That accursed Chu-Chu had gone back the second night on his own and opened the safe. A little box like that would be a nursery puzzle to an expert like Chu-Chu. No doubt he considered this job his own private affair, but it was barely possible that he might have turned over the string to Ivan. ”

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Henry C. Rowland, The Under-World — Chapter V (1911)

“ John looked worried. Says he, “If there's any physical danger about it just chuck the whole thing. Edith wouldn't wish it and neither do I. Tell me the truth, old man.”
“I can't tell you what I don't know,” I answered. “If Edith's pearls are turned in at headquarters the chief will be just as much surprised as I and hand them over without a word. He's not the man to do things by halves. But if the thief has held back the pearls the chances are that that's the last we'll ever see of them. The string would be so broken up as to make it almost impossible to trace. ”

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Henry C. Rowland, The Under-World — Chapter V (1911)

“ In return for this he has the protection of our circle, and when times are bad he can always draw money for personal expenses.”
I had heard of this sort of thing, although an independent man myself.
Ivan glanced at the clock. “If Chu-Chu got the pearls,” said he, “I may look for him before noon. It is now half after ten. Do you care to wait?” ”

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Henry C. Rowland, The Under-World — Chapter V (1911)

“ Ivan made an impatient gesture with his hand. “It is all of the same piece,” he snapped. “On your account, that house is exempt from our affairs. If Chu-Chu has stolen those pearls he has disobeyed orders, and in that case he may take his choice between handing over the pearls to you or severing all connection with me. He will probably prefer the former. My organisation is worth more to him than even so valuable a necklace of pearls. But if by any chance he should decide on the latter, then, my dear Mr. ”

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