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George thinks, If only President Roosevelt saw me yesterday... He then turns to constable and says, "Mr. Hoadley will not be saying 'bloody' or 'blerry hells' anymore." He then checks out of the hotel and goes to Union Station and takes the express train to Penn Station and goes home.
Its too bad, I liked it. I wish you all well.
George fuming, sits behind the desk in the room, says, "The door would be adequate." He puts his hand on the barrel which is obviously cold since it hadn't been used. He, when the first officer or whatever arrives says, "Constables, I am glad you have finally arrived. I had been of the opinion that this hotel was the grandest, most upscale hotel in all of Washington City but I insist on filing a formal complaint regarding the security of this establishment."
George comes back from being knocked out and says, "Gadzooks, what was that?"
As George is runover he says, "Thief!!!!"
Van Winkle ushers the group to him but quietly and then rushes into the study,
Detective George looks for clues.
Van Winkle has his gun in his shooting hand (left) and the key in his right and talks as if everything is fine and then opens the lock and shoves his shoulder into the door and has his right hand on the bottom of the ivory pistol to shore up his aim as quick as possible.
Van Winkle says, "Yes, it seems as though somebody has demasked our private eyes and they are nowhere to be found."
George checks his revolver and says, "It is too bad about your men, but I am somewhat glad these things have tipped their hand."
George says, "Privyet, Mr. Petrov, do you have anything interesting for us?"
Van Winkle says, "Morroway, do you think the Dodgers will beat the Senators next week?
George says, "I have never been that far north. I went to Montreal and Toronto on business. Vaudeville is always entertaining."
Van Winkle will stroll back to the hotel enjoying the nation's capitol. He says, "Hoadley, if I am not mistaken, Chekhov wrote this play two years ago, it is amazing how quick they can translate things nowadays. How advanced is the theater in Ottawa?"
George tries to mingle with the crows and see if he get out of the sight of the scarred man Stealth Not doing a very good job he returns to the show.
George mingles drinking champagne with the other attendees, trying to get some scuttlebutt. Detective
"Sounds good."
George nods in agreement and says, "What would you suggest the best way for your retainers to pass us information?"
George says, "I am fairly positive these people are trying to besmirch my good name so I cannot speak with my old army buddy. In essence, we need people with discretion so that we can pay these folks a visit on our own terms."
George pulls out his notepad, takes a quick gander and says, "Yes it does indeed, sir. Let me ask you a question. How well known are you and your staff around town? What we are looking for is for four nondescript individuals who can blend in and not be observed. The kind of people who who don't stand out, but observe everything. This is where it may get difficult. The blending in might have to deal with many different aspects of society." George breathes a second proffers some snuff to all present, gives out to any who want some, taps out a little between his right thumb and pointer finger, snorts it and continues, "There have been some unsavory folks 'tossing' our rooms at the Willard. We need to figure out who these people are and why. Can you help?"
George gives the agent a detailed description of the people claiming to be Secret Service at the hotel and then says, "Is he in?"
George scratches his head and then says, "Strange, we have also come here regarding another matter. My companions and I have some interesting testimony regarding the Morroway file." Detective
To notice anything amiss and to read the agent.
George says, "Fourth amendment rights. This is no coincidence. I suggest we go to Secret Service headquarters and see if we can catch them off guard for once."
George says, "Could you give me a description of the gentlemen so that I can clear this nonsense up. I am an honest citizen and it is ridiculous that I would be treated this way. Are they staking out the hotel?"
'Look,your manager has infringed upon my 4th Ammendment rights. Do you have a visiting card from one of these gentlemen? No judge could have provided such a writ so quickly because I had no idea I would be coming to DC until yesterday. O would like to clear this up'
Detective for anyone watching. And then whispers,
George freshens up and make his way back to the front desk and says, 'Good Day. I would like to leave a tip for such amazing service. Can I speak to the person'
George says, "I highly doubt the British Embassy is going to be of much help. We could go back to the Willard to see if we have gotten an appointment and if not we can pay a visit to the Secret Service HQ to get to the bottom of this for Morroway."
George says, "Sure, when I see the president, I will have this cleared up for you." He then turns to the agent and says, "Would you happen to know...? Surely, this is a minor misunderstanding. Mr. Morroway surely wants to see us succeed in what is now Panama where our friends the French did not." Psychology
Van Winkle jots down the information and being an avid reader of the newspaper listens to what the Secret Service man says and then inquires, "It seems to me, my good man, that alleged activity falls outside of the purview of the Secret Service." He stops taps out a pinch of snuff between his thumb and pointer finger proffering it to all there. As he continues," Right irregular, I shall say, hmmm, The Thousand Days War is it, it is complete and it seems the new president Reyes is looking to reconcile with the United States, according to recent articles in the Sun and the New York Times. You do know if he had been elected as was assumed four years ago, the whole nastiness may have been avoided. Such nasty business, I shall say, incredulous. Being a veteran of Cuba, it is such a shame. Trade is the key." He snorts the snuff and says, "Would you perchance have some sort of evidence to substantiate you claim? As you probably know, all of this is highly irregular. Or is it 'Inter arme silent leges?'"
George then walks to the reception and has them order two carriages for the day and gets in the one going to where Morroway needs to go.
Van Winkle says, "Hmm, I could meet with the representation of the German King of England from the House of Sachse-Gotha. Nah, I will come with you Morroway."
George says, "I could go with either of you if you would like. I figure if I get a message I can go visit the President or Secretary at their convenience."
George smiles and says, "I surmise these reptilemen are trying too hard to be clever. I postulate a dual pronged approach, lady and gentlemen. Lure them out of hiding maybe at the Willard by looking like a large target and perchance another group to smoke them out to make a different mistake."
George says, "I think it is not such a sound idea, considering the lack of help they can really provide. If you feel so compelled then have a stellar time there, sport." He turns to Morroway and says, "Are you a DOdgers or a Giants fan?"
George looks at them and says, "I have another suggestion, we could stay here and you can call the British or German or even the Argentine Embassy, and we could go to the first one who would give us an appointment. I got it, we can go to the Senate building and see a Senator from New York."
George eyes Hoadley and shakes his head and says, "You need to want it and take it. Anyway, the Secret Service would only be investigating you if they thought you were involved in counterfeiting currency or that you were a threat on the president or other such VIP. That is damned peculiar."
George laughs "Stay calm. You do have a convoluted system now don't you. Only a tyrant would be angry at being called a tyrant."
George says, "So, is Quebec a colony within a colony? Maybe if you made England a colony of the United States would we think about it. Kings are so 150 years ago. Think democracy. How can you live in such squalor under a tyrant? Why doesn't the entire Dominion of Canada join with us. You wouldn't feel obligated to say foolish things like 'Bloody Hells' all of the time." with a smirk as he drains another.
George smiles and says, "If you can handle a little spice you are in for a treat my colonial friend." He turns to the waiter, "A bottle of your finest Monoghela Rye, my good man."
George says, "Mr. Hoadley, now you are Canadian, who are you? Mr. Morroway, Canadian Rye isn't fit to call itself rye. If I am not mistaken it has around 30%. I personally prefer those Rye distilled in Pennsylvania, they have a little more spice to them. Bourbon is nice from time to time, but I must say I prefer the Ryes, try one I think you will enjoy it. Seriously, the Willard is very large and it has been around since the day of President Pierce."
Van Winkle says nonchalantly, "I will be staying at the Willard, my personal favorite hotel in the city. The ballroom is exquisite. Have the secretary call for me there. I shall most likely be enjoying a rye. My man, I do hope those teetotallers do not gain any traction. Have a grand day!"
George says, "It is imperative that we speak to him. This is extremely important." Psychology
George scratches his head and says, "Is the honorable secretary of State from New York, Mr. Root available? I have met him in society in the Empire State, before. It is fairly urgent."
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