Part 35 (1/2)

'You gave us plenty of history, co it up to date' The triple alliance laughed, Dollave you very good reasons, and you acquiesced'

'And now he is trying to pu chuckle

'Wait a bit, sir; I have an excuse The commander was not only mysterious but inaccurate I appeal to you, Herr Dollmann, for it was _apropos_ of you When we fell in with him at Bensersiel, Davies asked him if you were at home, and he said ”No” When would you be back? Probably soon; _but he did not knohen_'

'Oh, he said that?' said Dollmann

'Well, only three days later we arrive at Norderney, and find you have returned that very day, but have gone to Meain (by the way) the mysterious Me, not only you and Herr Boh

'But also Co, pay us a visit in _his_ launch, all co

'Why, that you o--exactly when Herr Doll an appointment at Memmert with him for to-day'

'Which I wished to conceal from you?'

'Yes, and that's why I'm so inquisitive; it's entirely your own fault'

'So it seelass and go on, young man Why should I want to deceive you?'

'That's just what I want to know Co iold? You were inspecting it, sorting it, weighing it? Or I know! You were transporting it secretly to the ood day for that! But softly, Herr Carruthers; no fishi+ng for adold?'

'Well, have you? There!'

'That's better! Nothing like candour,no authority, I cannot assist you at all Better try Herr Bohain I'm only a casual onlooker'

'With shares'

'Ah! you re!) With a few shares, then; but with no expert knowledge Now, Bohineer Rescue e,' said Bohravity; 'but I disclaim responsibility Now, Herr Dollmann is chairman of the coh, 'must fall back on the shareholders, whose interests I have to guard One can't be too careful in these confidential ives his consent,' I said 'Can't he represent the rest?'

'Extorted by torture,' said von Bruning 'I retract'

'Don't mind the fun of you; but I will give you a hint; no woman can keep a secret--'

'Ah!' I cried, triumphantly, 'you have been there?'