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"THIS seems highly irregular," said Mr. Penfield, settling himself comfortably in the easy-chair and smilingly regarding a small table on which were a decanter and glasses. "I don't treat my professional visitors in this hospitable fashion. And you don't even ask what has brought me here."
"No," replied Thorndyke, as he filled a couple of glasses; "I accept the gifts of Fortune and ask no questions."