It was much such a place as that in which Carstairs, Wharton and he had once found refuge, and from the roof of which Wharton had worked the wireless with so much effect.

But houses of this type were numerous throughout Western Europe.
It was only two stories in height, large, with long low windows, and the lawn was more like a park in size.

It as now the scene of abundant life, although, as John knew instinctively, not the life of those to whom it belonged.

A number of young officers sat on the grass reading, and at the edge of the grounds stood a group of horses with their riders lying on the ground near them.

Not far away were a score of high powered automobiles, several of which were armored.