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In order to insure the coming of this message , and to make it realistic , he motored into Torquay and sent a long telegram , partly in cipher . Returning , he had a conversation with Charrington , the butler , and Char , the chauffeur , a conversation which left the brothers grave and subdued . Later Char went off in the car again , though it poured with rain , and was gone until late at night . Between twelve and one o'clock Knight , strolling toward the garage , heard the automobile return , and stopped in the blaze of the acetylene for the motor to slow down . `` Is it all right ? '' he inquired . `` It 's all right , '' Char answered , somewhat sullenly , yet with a certain reluctant respect .