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THE SURAKARTA
at all—that is, in the ordinary sense. It was a search made by those who believe that Mr. Hereford has the Surakarta in order to see if they could discover it here."
"That," Max replied, "iss why I said it iss nothings."
McAdams spluttered, futilely.
"You are busy," Max spoke to Hereford. "I, too, am busy and it iss late already." He looked at his watch. "I came only to tell you that in case you want me I haf changed my address."
"You're not giving up your present quarters, Max?" Hereford asked good-naturedly.
"No—no; you misunderstand. It iss only I, not my family; and for the time only."
He looked again at McAdams, doubtfully,
