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THE ANSWER.
Mr.Coulson moved his cigar into a corner of his mouth, as though to obtain a clear view of his questioner's face.

His expression was one of bland interest.
"Well, I guess you've got me puzzled, Sir Edward," he said.

"You aren't thinking of doing anything in woollen machinery, are you ?" Sir Edward smiled.
"I think not, Mr.Coulson," he answered.

"At any rate, my question had nothing to do with your other very interesting avocation.