I know nothing of the Grand Babylon; it's not quite my style of tavern, but I don't think you'd send one of your own waiters to watch my guests--unless, of course, you sent him as a waiter; and this chap didn't do any waiting, though he did his share of drinking.' 'Perhaps I can throw some light on this mystery,' said Racksole.

'I may tell you that I was already aware that man had attended your ball uninvited.' 'How did you get to know ?' 'By pure chance, Mr Levi, and not by inquiry.

That man was a former waiter at this hotel--the head waiter, in fact--Jules.

No doubt you have heard of him.' 'Not I,' said Mr Levi positively.
'Ah!' said Racksole, 'I was informed that everyone knew Jules, but it appears not.

Well, be that as it may, previously to the night of your ball, I had dismissed Jules.