That she left wholly to the baron and his daughter.
They, too, maintained, although with an effort, an appearance of composure so long as the hotel servant was present; but in the moment the door closed and the man was gone an overpowering excitement seized and mastered them.
"Monsieur, for the love of God, don't tell me you have failed," implored the baron.

"I have died a hundred deaths of torture and suspense since your card was carried up.

But if I am to hear bad news ...

Oh, my country!" "Don't cross bridges, baron, until you come to them," said Cleek composedly.

"I gave Miss Lorne my promise that I would not leave France until I had done what she asked me to do; and--I am returning to England to-morrow by the noon boat.