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 In the street they held an informal council of war. Sir James had drawn a watch from his pocket. “The boat train to Holyhead stops at Chester at 12.14. If you start at once I think you can catch the connection. ” ,Tommy looked up, puzzled.,“Is there any need to hurry, sir? To-day is only the 24th.
”,“I guess it’s always well to get up early in the morning,” said Julius, before the lawyer had time to reply. “We’ll make tracks for the depot right away. ”,A little frown had settled on Sir James’s brow.,“I wish I could come with you. I am due to speak at a meeting at two o’clock. It is unfortunate.
”,“I guess there’s nothing complicated about this deal,” he remarked. “Just a game of hide-and-seek, that’s all. ”,“I hope so,” said Sir James.,“Sure thing. What else could it be?
”,“You are still young, Mr. Hersheimmer. At my age you will probably have learnt one lesson. ‘Never underestimate your adversary.’”,The gravity of his tone impressed Tommy, but had little effect upon Julius.,