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Mr. Hebblethwaite was undoubtedly annoyed. He found himself regretting more than ever the good nature which had prompted him to give this visitor an audience at a most unusual hour. He had been forced into the uncomfortable position of listening to statements the knowledge of which was a serious embarrassment to him.
"Whatever made you come to me, Mr. Harrison? " he exclaimed, when at last his caller's disclosures had been made. "It isn't my department."