Double-Four

We of the 'Double-Four' have no headquarters save the drawing-room of Madame; no hiding-places whatsoever; no meeting-places save the fashionable cafes or our own reception rooms.

Peter Ruff and the Double Four 1906

In Paris, he had looked upon his admittance into the order of the "Double-Four" as one of the stepping-stones to success in his career.

Peter Ruff and the Double Four 1906

'Double-Four' -- the eight gentlemen now present, an executive council composed of five of the shrewdest men in France.

Peter Ruff and the Double Four 1906

"Madame," Sogrange intervened, "I shall commend you to the pension list of the Double-Four."

Peter Ruff and the Double Four 1906

"You mean the wonderful Frenchman," she asked, "the head of the criminal department of the Double-Four?"

Peter Ruff and the Double Four 1906

You will become the ambassador in London of the Double-Four, titular head of our association, a personage whose power is second to none in your great city.

Peter Ruff and the Double Four 1906

"Marquis," he said, "I should like to know exactly how I stand with you -- the 'Double-Four,' that is to say -- supposing I range myself for an hour or so on the side of the law?"

Peter Ruff and the Double Four 1906

"It is just the sort of affair which would appeal to the 'Double-Four,'" he said.

Peter Ruff and the Double Four 1906

As everything which has good at the heart evolves toward the good, so we of the Double-Four have lifted our great enterprise onto a higher plane.

Peter Ruff and the Double Four 1906

Call yourself what you will, but never again mention the name of the 'Double-Four.'

Peter Ruff and the Double Four 1906