three in the
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Racksole looked at the man steadily , and his glance was steadily returned . ` You are n't satisfied with me , sir ? ' ` To be frank , Jules , I think -- I think you -- er -- wink too much . And I think that it is regrettable when a head waiter falls into a habit of taking white ribbons from the handles of bedroom doors at three in the morning . ' Jules started slightly . ` I see how it is , sir . You wish me to go , and one pretext , if I may use the term , is as good as another .