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the building.
Tommy strolled slowly down to the end of the street, then back again. Just as he
came abreast of the building, Tuppence darted across the road.
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Tommy!"
Yes. What's up?"
The place is shut. I can't make anyone hear."
That's odd."
Isn't it? Come up with me, and let's try again."
Tommy followed her. As they passed the third floor landing a young clerk came
out of an office. He hesitated a moment, then addressed himself to Tuppence.
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Were you wanting the Esthonia Glassware?"
Yes, please."
It's closed down. Since yesterday afternoon. Company being wound up, they say.
Not that I've ever heard of it myself. But anyway the office is to let."
"Th--thank you," faltered Tuppence. "I suppose you don't know Mr. Whittington's
address?"
"Afraid I don't. They left rather suddenly."
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Thank you very much," said Tommy. "Come on, Tuppence."
They descended to the street again where they gazed at one another blankly.
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That's torn it," said Tommy at length.
And I never suspected it," wailed Tuppence.
Cheer up, old thing, it can't be helped."
Can't it, though!" Tuppence's little chin shot out defiantly. "Do you think this is
the end? If so, you're wrong. It's just the beginning!"
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