Albert also usually treated this place as his office, and he would always stay here as long as he did not need to go out.

Smith was soon brought to Albert’s tea room. As soon as he saw Albert, who had a strong presence, he hurried up to him and said politely, “Hello, Mr. Albert! My name is Jameson Smith, and I come from Washington in the United States!”

Albert shook his hand and invited him to sit down opposite the tea set. He smiled and said, “Please sit down, Mr. Smith. Try our Oskian tea!”