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It was evident that things had come to a deadlock between the two detectives. They could not work together, and they would not work apart. Mr Shapter was summoned at length to arbitrate between them. He found Valombroso bristling, and Jannaway conscience-calm. The Italian opened on him.
"Signore, if I am to have an English colleague, it shall be other than this serene man. Yes, I will call him that for politeness. "