>>6012907(pic unrelated as always)
Turns out the Spaniard is an inn.
Spaniard's (25SW)
The proprietor of Spaniard's Inn is a most co-operative fellow, for a small consideration. While he consults his records we wait at the bar sipping a glass of beer.
"Two gentlemen with the initials 'A.M.' reserved private rooms on the evening of March 9th," he tells us when he returns. "[Alexander Mishkin] and [Anthony Mariano]."
"Can you tell us how to get in touch with them?"
"I have never seen either man before or since."
"Could you describe them?"
"Well, that's as may be. March 9th was some days ago..."
Again we grease his palm. It never ceases to amaze us how effectively a quid can jar a memory.
"Alexander Mishin was a giant of a fellow. He walked with a slight limp and spoke with an accent. He arrived at 8:30 and ordered supper. An English gentleman, about 30, I would say, joined him later. Also, both Mishkin and the Englishman carried identical briefcases.
"Curiously enough, Anthony Mariano also ate alone and was joined by another man. His reservation was for 9 o'clock."
"Could you describe Mariano?"
"Oh, about the same age as the Englishman, thirty-ish. Hmm, swarthy, shift eyes. Medium height."
We thank him for his information and start to leave when he reminds us that we have not paid for our drinks.
"But then again," he adds, catching the black look I throw at him and jingling the coins in his hand, "suppose we just call it even."
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