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Punctual to the moment, Captain George Vincent made his appearance at the Senior Bohemian, and, after an elaborate lunch with his old acquaintance, suggested that they should adjourn to the office in Norfolk-street, where they could talk over the business without any chance of interruption.
They were three modest rooms in which Vincent conducted his negotiations. There was no suggestion of mystery about the offices, and nothing to lead the most astute mind to the conclusion that Vincent was engaged in anything but the most prosaic occupation. He seated himself in a chair and indicated another to Manthon. Then cigarettes were lighted, and Manthon sat down to tell his story.