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At eight o'clock precisely Nicolas Grodin presented himself at Alexander's apartment. Paul answered his knock at the outside door and ushered him in. Alexander, who was standing at the opposite end of the room, contented himself with a nod and a motion of his head towards a chair.
"Good evening, Nicolas Grodin," he said, ignoring the latter's tentatively extended hand. "Will you sit down there? You are on your way to dine, I understand. Paul will offer you a cocktail in a moment."