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Mermillon himself received his unexpected caller at the head of the gangway. He had just emerged from the sea and the sting of the salt water had brought a faint glow into the ivory pallor of his cheeks.
"An unexpected pleasure, this, General," he exclaimed, "until last night I had no idea that you were a visitor in these parts."