It is the very essence of all successful espionage.

But you should know when to make exceptions.

I see grave objections myself to your obeying the Kaiser's behest.

On the other hand, I see no objection whatever to your treating the Princess in a more human manner, to your visiting her in London, and giving her more ardent proofs of your continued affection." "If I once begin--" "Look here," Seaman interrupted, "the Princess is a woman of the world.
She knows what she is doing, and there is a definite tie between you.

I tell you frankly that I could not bear to see you playing the idiot for a moment with Lady Dominey, but with the Princess, scruples don't enter into the question at all.