It was situated in Golden Square, and was a fine old mansion of the days when that locality was fashionable.

Her servants were all neat and demure.

Maraquito received a few friends every evening for a quiet game of cards, so on the surface no one could object to that.

But when the doors were closed, high play went on and well-known people ventured large sums on the chances of baccarat.
Also, people not quite so respectable came, and it was for that reason Scotland Yard left the house alone.

When any member of the detective staff wished to see anyone of a shady description, the person could be found at Maraquito's.