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"Never heard of the man," Sir Samuel said curtly.
Bly stood there absolutely amazed. The startling coincidence between his recent discoveries and the sudden appearance of the man whom he wanted to see above all others had absolutely deprived him of the power of speech. It was time to act and act quickly. Behind the clerk's back, he made signs to Sir Samuel which the latter interpreted correctly.