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That same evening, a few minutes before 5 o'clock, the two detectives, Carter and Stone, followed at a respectful distance by a quietly dressed man, who exhibited all over him the unmistakable stamp of 'gentleman's servant, ' entered the palatial vestibule of the Elite Service Bureau in South Audley-street, and enquired of the uniformed attendant for the proprietor.
"Appointment at five," said the lanky detective curtly. "Name of Carter."