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A Romance of Bradshaw Merton slept very well in the turret room . He was aroused early by noises which he interpreted as caused by the arrival of the London detectives . But he only turned round , like the sluggard , and slumbered till Logan aroused him at eight o'clock . He descended about a quarter to nine , breakfast was at nine , and he found Logan looking much disturbed . ` They do n't waste time , ' said Logan , handing to Merton a letter in an opened envelope . Logan 's hand trembled . ` Typewritten address , London postmark , ' said Merton .