In the uneasy and unstable condition of your absurd empire I should be hailed as a diversion, and then--events, events!" Count von Stroebel listened with narrowing eyes, and his lips moved in an effort to find words with which to break in upon this impious declaration.

When Armitage ceased speaking the old man sank back and glared at him.
"Karl did his work well.

You are quite mad.

You will do well to go back to America before the police discover you." Armitage rose and his manner changed abruptly.
"I do not mean to trouble or annoy you.

Please pardon me! Let us be friends, if we can be nothing more." "It is too late.