if the case stands as you believe it does.

The Consul having thus given the detective something to think about

he had no other end in view but to throw the detectives off the scent

the futility of the enterprise

this hitherto very domestic gentleman

and exchanged greetings with his acquaintances.

with a dexterity which denoted a practised hand.

the whole washed down with several cups of excellent tea, for which the Reform Club is celebrated.

was somewhat stout, but very muscular

he was a good fellow, with a pleasant face, somewhat full lips, always ready to eat or to kiss

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