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`` I 'm not at the end of my inquiries yet . '' He crossed the road , and entered a coffee-shop situated exactly opposite the house he had just left . In the box nearest the window two men were sitting talking together anxiously . `` Which of you was on duty yesterday evening , between nine and ten o'clock ? '' asked Bashwood the younger , suddenly joining them , and putting his question in a quick , peremptory whisper . `` I was , sir , '' said one of the men , unwillingly . `` Did you lose sight of the house ?