I spend my holiday here, perhaps." "Just so," Seaman muttered grimly.

"The English country under a foot of snow! So you have nothing more to say to me, Johann Wolff ?" "I have executed my mission to his Excellency," was the apologetic reply.

"I am sorry to have caused displeasure to you, Herr Seaman." The latter rose to his feet.

Dominey had already turned towards the door.
"You will spend the night here, of course, Mr.Miller ?" he invited.
"I dare say Mr.Seaman would like to have another talk with you in the morning." "I shall gladly spend the night here, your Excellency," was the polite reply.

"I do not think that I have anything to say, however, which would interest your friend." "You are making a great mistake, Wolff," Seaman declared angrily.