They came in couples, and it was easy to understand their business.

We were, therefore, not surprised when, on January 29, 1883, we were severally served with the following summons:-- "To GEORGE WILLIAM FOOTE, of No.

9 South Crescent, Bedford Square, Middlesex; WILLIAM JAMES RAMSEY, of No.

28 Stonecutter Street, in the City of London, and No.

20 Brownlow Street, Dalston, Middlesex; and HENRY ARTHUR KEMP, of No.