24/38 It was only in after days that the Englishman appreciated the full significance of this answer. Herr's German is excellent, however." "Humph!" The Englishman gave a final glance into the shining tubes of the gun, snapped the breach, and slipped it into the case. "You'll do. The fleeting, imperceptible smile did not convict his eyes of false keenness. When the door closed the Englishman waited until the sound of retreating steps failed. |