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CHAPTER XIX. JANE FINN
MY train got in half an hour ago," explained Julius, as he led the way out of the
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station. "I reckoned you'd come by this before I left London, and wired accordingly
to Sir James. He's booked rooms for us, and will be round to dine at eight."
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What made you think he'd ceased to take any interest in the case?" asked
Tommy curiously.
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What he said," replied Julius dryly. "The old bird's as close as an oyster! Like all
the darned lot of them, he wasn't going to commit himself till he was sure he
could deliver the goods."
"I wonder," said Tommy thoughtfully.
Julius turned on him.
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You wonder what?"
Whether that was his real reason."
Sure. You bet your life it was."
Tommy shook his head unconvinced.
Sir James arrived punctually at eight o'clock, and Julius introduced Tommy. Sir
James shook hands with him warmly.
"I am delighted to make your acquaintance, Mr. Beresford. I have heard so much
about you from Miss Tuppence"--he smiled involuntarily--"that it really seems as
though I already know you quite well."
"Thank you, sir," said Tommy with his cheerful grin. He scanned the great lawyer
eagerly. Like Tuppence, he felt the magnetism of the other's personality. He was
reminded of Mr. Carter. The two men, totally unlike so far as physical
resemblance went, produced a similar effect. Beneath the weary manner of the
one and the professional reserve of the other, lay the same quality of mind, keen-
edged like a rapier.
In the meantime he was conscious of Sir James's close scrutiny. When the lawyer
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