I leave Dreiberg for good in a few weeks." "No!" For the first time Grumbach showed interest.
"I have resigned the consulship." "And for what reason ?" Carmichael silently drew on his coat.
_"Ach!_ So you have one, too ?" "One what ?" "One secret." "Yes.

But it's the kind we can't talk about." "I understand.

Have you had breakfast ?" "Neither have I.Let us go together.

It may be we need each other's company this morning.

You and I won't have to bother about talking." "You make a good comrade, Hans." * * * * * There was a large crowd outside the palace that night, which was clear and starry.