When, therefore, I let myself into our chambers and found, instead of my colleague, a total stranger--and only a back view at that--I was disappointed and annoyed.
The stranger was seated by the table, reading a large document that looked like a lease.

He made no movement when I entered, but when I crossed the room and wished him "Good evening," he half rose and bowed silently.

It was then that I first saw his face, and a mighty start he gave me.

For one moment I actually thought he was Mr.Weiss, so close was the resemblance, but immediately I perceived that he was a much smaller man.
I sat down nearly opposite and stole an occasional furtive glance at him.

The resemblance to Weiss was really remarkable.