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CRIME IN NEW YORK
According to Mr. Flynn, chief of the Secret Service of New York, the American metropolis beats Paris and every other city for organised gangs of criminals, and London by comparison is the most virtuous city in the world.
The Argus
Rowland adjusted his tie as he stood before the gilded mirror of the dresser. He ran his hand through his hair as he turned away, making redundant the short time he’d just spent combing it into place. It was their last morning as guests of Daniel Cartwright.
The gentlemen were waiting for him in Cartwright’s studio—Edna was spending a final few hours with Archibald Leach. Rowland found Cartwright discussing washes with Clyde whilst Milton perused the paper.
“Tell you what, Rowly,” Clyde murmured, looking wistfully at the piece he was wo
