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Jennie Baxter, Journalist

CHAPTER XIV
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"I will have a packet of it put up for you." "I would like to take it with me now," said Jennie.

"I have curiosity to know exactly of what it is composed.

Who is the Government analyst?
or have you such an official ?" "Herr Feltz, in the Graubenstrasse, is a famous analytical chemist; you cannot do better than go to him." "Do you think he knows anything about explosives ?" "I should suppose so, but if not, he will certainly be able to tell you who the best man is in that line." The Director ordered one of the soldiers who accompanied him to find a small paper bag, and fill it with some dust from the treasure chamber.
When this was done, he handed the package to Jennie, who said, "I shall go at once and see Herr Feltz." "My carriage is at your disposal, madame." "Oh, no, thank you, I do not wish to trouble you further.

I am very much obliged to you for devoting so much time to me already.

I shall take a fiacre." "My carriage is at the door," persisted the Director, "and I will instruct the driver to take you directly to the shop of Herr Feltz; then no time will be lost, and I think if I am with you, you will be more sure of attention from the chemist, who is a very busy man." Jennie saw the Director did not wish to let her out of his sight, and although she smiled at his suspicion, she answered politely,-- "It is very kind of you to take so much trouble and devote so much of your time to me.


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