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`` Publicity or no publicity , '' he said , `` unless this annoyance stops , I will have you arrested . '' Alcatrante smiled . `` That would not pay , Mr. Orme . There would be counter-charges and you would be much delayed -- perhaps even till after midnight to-night . You Americans do not know how to play at diplomacy , Mr. Orme . '' Controlling himself , Orme hurried quickly to the nearest elevator . He had timed his action ; the starter was just about to close the door as he hurried in .