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“I don’t know anything about the jewelry business”

“Surely a detective comes across jewels, if only stolen ones”

Bell looked at him sharply “How did you knoas a detective?”

Riker shrugged “When I agree to hunt for a significant geate whether the client can afford it or ishe can”

“Detectives aren’t rich”

“Those who inherit Boston banking fortunes are, Mr Bell Forgive me if I seemed to intrude on your privacy, but I think you can understand that gathering infor business I have a s stones for a client who turns out to have eyes bigger than his stomach”

“I understand,” said Bell “I presume you understand why I don’t bandy it about?”

“Of course, sir Your secrets are safe with h I did wonder when I discovered who you are how a successful detective keeps out of the liht”

“By avoiding cameras and portraitists”

“But it would seem that the more criminals you catch the more famous you will be”

“Hopefully,” said Bell, “only ahed “Well said, sir Co We must order our dinner”

Behind hi, “This is the first time I ever dined à la carte on any train An excellent dinner, well and sympathetically served The mutton was impeccable”

“There’s an endorsement,” said Riker “Perhaps you should have the mutton”

“I’ve never ood food,” Bell replied, and asked the waiter, “Are we still in shad season?”

“Yes, sir! Hoould you like it cooked?”