I felt sure he was a loyal American citizen." "Exactly.

But he makes more of the incident than you do, and he gave me my instructions.

So--what can I do for you on his behalf?
You have only to ask." Gray pondered the unexpected offer.

He was still a bit shaken, for a moment ago he had been more deeply stirred even than Haviland suspected, and the emotional reaction had left him weak.

After all the hollow pretense of this day a genuine proffer of aid was welcome, and the temptation to accept was strong.