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One day in the early spring Mr. Williams sent an invitation to Dr. Meigs to dine with him, and after the meal they sat together in the study conversing; for the two men had become fast friends, and seemed to understand one another excellently.
"A curious thing has happened lately," said the host, flicking the ash from his cigar with a thoughtful air, "and one of my objects in asking you over this evening is to tell you of it, and ask your advice."