Bombay Duck Part 2: Archie meets Leela
Chapter III: Bribery, Bombay-Ishtyle “Hey, idhar ruk-re. Bus!” , said Tony, halting the taxi outside Azad Maidan Police Station. “Panch minute ruk, mein aata hoon!” “You wait here in taxi”, he said to Henderson, switching to English. “I will give the money and come. Give me the money-packet.” Henderson reached into his hip pocket, took out a fat envelope and he handed it over. But, just before he had relinquished his hold on it, wisdom dawned. “Wait! How do I know you won't run away with the money?” “You must believe me!”, cried Tony, tugging the packet on which he had a good grip. “Give me!” “No!”, cried Henderson in desperation. “I will come with you!” Tony gave in and let go suddenly. “OK, you come. See what happens. I am not answerable if they put you inside jail”, he said sulkily. Undeterred, Henderson hurriedly paid the taxi fare and followed Tony into the police station. But the young rogue had had a head start, and he made use of it by running into the Sub-...