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Le Strang, somewhat tired and dispirited, was sitting one evening alone in his room, reflecting on the weary procrastinations of destiny and the patience entailed upon anyone who set himself to unravel its complicated problems, when the door opened and a visitor was shown in. He uttered an exclamation, rose, and greeted the burly figure of the newcomer with delight.
"Sit down, Sergeant Roper," he said. "Sit down. There's whisky and tobacco for you on the table. A pipe and a glass on duty are permissible, I suppose. Well, I'm rejoiced to see you, and I hope you bring news at last."