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`` That 's the only sensible thing you 've said to me . '' `` And the only immoral thing ; for if you and Van Meter ever agree you will both do some tall lying . '' `` I think I 'll take your advice and see him , anyhow . '' Gordon and Overman came into town on the four o'clock express . They sat down in opposite seats near the centre of the car . Neither of them noticed Van Meter , who also lived at Babylon in the summer , board the train as it pulled out of the station . He was a pompous little man , short and red-faced , with gray side whiskers and bald head .