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perfectly candid, we will get nowhere, my dear Horton. You
agree, Greta?" Miss Garbo nodded.

"Actually," De Sica continued, "we are a little group of
powerful art dealers."

Muni stammered, "Th-then . . . Then you're the De
Sica, and the Garbo, and the Horton?"

"We are."

"B-but . . . But everyone says you don't exist. Everyone
believes that the organization known as the Little Group of
Powerful Art Dealers is really owned by `The Thirty-nine
Steps,' with the controlling interest vested in Cosa
Vostro. It is said that-"

"Yes, yes," De Sica interrupted. "That is what we desire to
have believed; hence our cover identity as the sinister trio
operating this gambling syndicate. But it is we three who
control the art of the world, and that is why you are here."

"I don't understand."

"Show him the list," Miss Garbo growled.

De Sica produced a sheet of paper and handed it to Muni.
"Be good enough to read this list of articles, Professor. Study
it carefully. A great deal will depend on the conclusions you
draw."



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