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"Do you know anything about a man named Nicolas Doremus?" asked

Ruyler abruptly.

"The society chap? Nothing much except that he don't do much business on

the street but is supposed to be pretty lucky at poker and bridge. But he

runs with the crowd the police can't or don't raid. I've never seen or

heard of him anywhere he shouldn't be except with swell slumming or

roadhouse parties. He's never interested me. If Society can stand that

sort of bloodsucking tailor's model, I guess I can. Why do you ask? Got

anything to do with this case?"

"I have an idea he has found out the truth and is blackmailing my wife.

You might watch him."

"Good point. I will. And if he's found out the truth I guess I can."