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`` Coogan was Major Cragiemuir 's factotum , and Ah Moy , who had spent many a weary hour opposite the house in K Street waiting to catch a glance of Janet Cragiemuir , knew him by sight . Coogan presented a ticket and demanded his ` wash . ' Sam Yen reached feebly for the pink slip of paper , peered up and down the rows of bundles on the shelves , and finally announced that the garments were not ready , but would be later in the day . Coogan then stalked out , stating that he would call again at five o'clock , sternly warning Sam not to disappoint him . Coogan aped the Major to the life , and Ah Moy , recognizing the caricature , hated him heartily for it . Yet , the Chinaman , sitting behind the counter , with his eyes nearly closed , paid but scanty attention to the customer ; but when Coogan left , a look of supreme cunning flitted over his wooden face . He was silent for a few moments , and then , to the surprise and delight of Yen , volunteered to remain and complete the day 's work , urging the sick man to turn in until he felt better .