Larry looked him over quizzically.
"You're Marakinoff, of course," he said.

The Russian nodded, betraying no surprise at the recognition.
"And you ?" he asked.
"Lieutenant O'Keefe of the Royal Flying Corps," replied Larry, saluting.

"And this gentleman is Dr.Walter T.Goodwin." Marakinoff's face brightened.
"The American botanist ?" he queried.

I nodded.
"Ah," cried Marakinoff eagerly, "but this is fortunate.

Long I have desired to meet you.