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Sir Esmond Curtels, who was at that time the doyen of International diplomats, was lounging in an easy-chair in front of a huge log fire. He was wearing a silk dressing-gown over his pyjamas, and a muffler of the same material around his neck. He opened his eyes with a start which turned into a smile of welcome as Matresser was ushered into the room.
"Forgive me for taking up my quarters here," he begged, as they shook hands. "I wanted to be sure of catching you the moment you arrived."