Mr. Parker Pyne had begun to get a little tired of Basil Chester's impending disaster each time. "What can I do?" "Go and see that dreadful creature. If necessary, buy her off with money." "She might be very expensive." "I don't care." "It seems a shame. Besides, there might be other ways." He looked at him questioningly. He shook his head. "I promise nothing, but I'll see what I can do. I've handled similar situations in the past. By the way, not a word to Basil... it would be fatal." "Oh, of course, not a word." Mr. Parker Pyne returned from Mariposa at midnight. "Well?" Mrs. Chester asked breathlessly. His eyes sparkled. "Signorita Dolores Ramona will leave the Poyensa harbor tomorrow morning and the island tomorrow night." "Ah, Mr. Parker Pyne! How did you manage that?" "It won't cost a dime," said Mr. Parker Pyne. "I imagined I could pressure her with something... and I was right." "You are wonderful. Nina Witcherly was absolutely right. You must tell me... umm... your fee..."
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