M Riviere, Archer's Friend

Archer was alone in his office, and the young man, before accepting the seat he proffered, began abruptly. I have come not to look for employment, as i spoke of doing when we last met, but on a special mission. In other words, you are count olenski's messenger. Archer considered him ironically. He saw his blush more darkly reflected in m riviere's sallow countenance. The two men continued to look at each other across the office desk till archer roused himself to say, do sit down.