He raised his glance quickly to the agent's face, and searched it over with the sharp eye of suspicion.

Fenwick bore this scrutiny without the faltering of a muscle.

If he comprehended its meaning, his consciousness thereof was in no way revealed.
"The Board will meet here at six o'clock this evening," said he, quietly.

"In the mean time, you had better digest the information we have, and come prepared to aid us with your better judgment.

The crisis is one that demands calm, earnest thought and decisive action." "I will be here," replied Markland, rising.