“Well, I suppose we are awake. Let me see, a Russian, an American, an Englishman⁠—a possible Austrian or Hungarian⁠—and the lady who may be any nationality⁠—for choice Russian or Polish⁠—that’s a pretty representative gathering.”

“And a German,” said Bundle. “You’ve forgotten the German.”

“Oh!” said Jimmy slowly. “You think⁠—?”

“The absent No. 2. No. 2 is Bauer⁠—our footman. That seems to me quite clear from what they said about expecting a report which hadn’t come in⁠—though what there can be to report about Chimneys, I can’t think.”

“It must be something to do with Gerry Wade’s death,” said Jimmy. “There’s something there we haven’t fathomed yet. You say they actually mentioned Bauer by name?”