Sir Andrew advanced to within the light of the candles and drew a
chair toward him.
"The crime must be exceptional, indeed," he said, "to justify the
police in interfering with a representative of a friendly power. If I
were not forced to leave at once, I should take the liberty of asking
you to tell us the details."
The gentleman with the pearl pushed the chair toward Sir Andrew, and
motioned him to be seated.
"You cannot leave us now," he exclaimed. "Mr. Sears is just about to
tell us of this remarkable crime."
He nodded, vigorously, at the naval officer and the American, after
first glancing, doubtfully, toward the servants at the far end of the
room, and leaned forward across the table. The others drew their
chairs nearer and bent toward him. The baronet glanced, irresolutely,
at his watch, and, with an exclamation of annoyance, snapped down the
lid. "They can wait," he muttered. He seated himself quickly, and
nodded at Lieutenant Sears.
"If you will be so kind as to begin, sir," he said, impatiently.
"Of course," said the American, "you understand that I understand
that I am speaking to gentlemen. The confidences of this Club are
inviolate.
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