In which Mr. Wilding, troubled by a mysterious Swiss postmark and questions of identity, finds comfort and resolve in the steadfast support of his new partner George Vendale, who promises unwearying loyalty and prudent counsel. Their subsequent visit to M. Jules Obenreizer’s Soho establishment introduces a quaint circle of Swiss expatriates, including the quietly spirited Miss Marguerite, revealing a curious blend of humble origins and refined aspirations amidst the shadows of old cellars and the whispers of old superstitions.