Oh, I see," he continued, looking at the two perplexed faces, "you don't know who I am.

I am Clem Sypher." He looked from one to the other as if to see the impression made by his announcement.
"I am glad to make your acquaintance," said Septimus, "and I thank you for your services." "Your name ?" "My name is Dix--Septimus Dix." "Delighted to meet you.

I have seen you before.

Two years ago.

You were sitting alone in the lounge of the Hotel Continental, Paris.