Now here is what I propose, and it will have the additional advantage of saving your paper a day.

We will run down together into Italy--to Venice; then you can take along your code and telegraph from there in perfect safety.

When that is done you will return here to Vienna with me.

And another thing, you may be sure your editor will want you to stay right here on the spot to let him know of any outcome of this sensational _denouement_." "That isn't a bad idea," murmured Jennie.

"How long will it take us to get to Venice ?" "I don't know, but I am sure it will save you hours compared with going to London.