John has arranged his plan of action in such an event. He hopes the man who opens the door may talk English.
"Good evening," he says, courteously.
The man returns the salutation gravely.
"I would see the gentleman of the house on business of importance."
"Are you Doctor Craig?"
"That is my name."
"John Alexander Craig?"
"The same."
"Of Chicago?"
"You hit it, my friend of Malta."