The Secret Adversary

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I guess the professional always scores over the amateur in the end. Are
you coming along with me?"

Tommy shook his head.

"What's the good? One of us is enough. I might as well stay here and
nose round a bit longer. Something MIGHT turn up. One never knows."

"Sure thing. Well, so long. I'll be back in a couple of shakes with a
few inspectors along. I shall tell them to pick out their brightest and
best."

But the course of events was not to follow the plan Julius had laid
down. Later in the day Tommy received a wire:


"Join me Manchester Midland Hotel. Important news--JULIUS."