"My man is aboard before the gang-plank is secure--gets my package from the chief steward and is at my house with the truffles within an hour.

Then I at once take proper care of them.

That is why my truffles have that peculiar flavor you spoke of, Mr.Portman, when you last dined at my house.

You remember, don't you ?" Portman nodded.

He did not remember--not the truffles.