"So, Inspector," he interrupted, and took a drink of champagne, "have you been enjoying your stay here?" "Yes. Yes, I have. You--" "And do you believe that I could steer your law enforcement career in a direction you might not find entirely agreeable?" Larson's face reddened. "The--well, I have a job t--" "With that in mind," Richard continued, ignoring the attempts at an explanation he had no interest in hearing, anyway, "I suggest you exercise a bit more discretion when you speak of the lady of the house." "Well, you have to admit, she does have a--" "Given that her father was a very successful thief, Samantha has made it a point to study various security measures and methods. She is an expert in that field, in fact. That is the beginning and the end of your contact with and interest in her. If I hear another word about the possibility of her guilt by association, I will see you ticketing parked cars in Piccadilly. Is that clear?" "Very clear, sir."