I am at the Riviera Palace Hotel." "It is one of my theories," Mr.Simpson remarked, "that politicians are at a serious disadvantage compared with business men, inasmuch as, with important affairs under their control, they have few opportunities of meeting those with whom they have dealings.

It would be a great pleasure to me to discuss one or two matters with you." Monsieur Douaille departed, with a few charming words of assent.

Simpson looked after him with kindling eyes.
"This," he murmured, leaning across the table, "is a most extraordinary meeting.

There they sit, those very men whom you suspect of this devilish scheme, within a few feet of us! Positively thrilling, Hunterleys!" Hunterleys, too, seemed to feel the stimulating effect of a situation so dramatic.

As the meal progressed, he drew his chair a little closer to the table and leaned over towards his companion.
"I think," he said, "that we shall both of us remember the coincidence of this meeting as long as we live.