The Devil-Doll Page #3

- Malita.

- Yes, I'm coming, madam.

- Bring the... Oh, I see you have it.

- Yes, I have the bundle.

Come into the back room with me.

Look in the basket, Malita.

100,000 francs reward for my capture.

Who do you think

is offering all this money for me?

The same three swine

that sent me to prison before.

They're frightened to death, Malita.

They know that my freedom

means they're finished.

But what they don't know is

the Paul Lavond they're looking for

is Madame Mandilip,

a poor, tottering old woman.

Yes. Very nice.

Beautifully constructed.

But, madame, the bank

would not be interested

in financing the manufacture of toys.

But, monsieur, I thought

that possibly if not the bank,

that you personally might do it.

No, there are so many novelties

like this on the market now.

But a toy like this

has never been made before.

It's not mechanical and yet,

if you speak to it, it will obey you.

- Obey?

- Yes.

Ask it to do something.

- Do something?

- Yes. Give it an order.

Get up on your feet.

Walk around.

Faster. Faster!

That's amazing!

It didn't move like a mechanical toy.

How do you do that, madame?

That's my little secret, monsieur.

What capital would you require?

To start with, just a few thousand francs.

Well, I'll think it over.

Get in touch with me later.

But, monsieur, I want

to start manufacturing at once.

The Christmas holidays are so close.

Naturally, madame,

I shall have to investigate further

before I advance any money.

Of course. Of course.

I'd expect you to come to my shop

and go into every detail.

- When could you come?

- How about tonight?

- Say, 8:
00?

- Splendid.

My little shop is in Montmartre.

It's rather difficult to find.

I'll meet you by the Moulin Rouge at 8:00.

Good day, monsieur.

But remember, I'm making no promises.

You don't have to.

Once you're in my shop,

I'll wager you'll do anything I ask.

Well, I can hardly believe it.

I feel like pinching myself to see

if I'm awake or dreaming.

To think that I really have you here.

I mean, that you're going

to be my partner and help me.

Yes, but remember if I do,

it'll only be financially.

- My name must not appear.

- I wouldn't dream of using your name.

You'll just be my silent partner.

My workshop is downstairs. Follow me.

Be careful. It's very steep.

Now, this is the room

where we keep all our little secrets.

Make yourself comfortable, monsieur.

May I take your coat?

No, no, no, it isn't necessary.

I'll just keep it on.

Please be seated.

- Malita.

- Yes, madame.

Come here, please.

This is Monsieur Radin,

the banker I spoke to you about.

- This is Madame Malita, my assistant.

- Monsieur.

Is everything ready for Monsieur Radin?

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