As I have said, Austria will know nothing regarding it." "The Princess tells me," said Jennie, "that you were kind enough to endeavour to get me permission to make some investigation into this mystery.

Have you succeeded ?" "Yes, Miss Baxter, as I said, I have succeeded quite beyond my expectations, for the lady detective is comparatively an innovation in Vienna.

However, the truth is, the police are completely in a fog, and they are ready to welcome help from whatever quarter it comes.

Here is a written permit from the very highest authority, which you do not need to use except in a case of emergency.

Here is also an order from the Chief of Police, which will open for you every door in Vienna; and finally, here is a badge which you can pin on some not too conspicuous portion of your clothing.