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 The solicitor broke forth in a suppressed shout of laughter.

"Good!" he said; "you'll do. Fill up your glass and we'll get to work. And I'm glad your talent is so remarkable, because I've got some business here that is likely to tax it."

"It is increasingly clear to me that you are the genie," said the young advocate in a low voice, and fetching a deep breath.