But the blood mounted slowly over her throat and cheeks.
"Well ?" she asked, and the note of challenge was a trifle more audible in her quiet voice.

And since he was challenged, Hillyard answered: "He is a German spy." The words smote upon all in the room like a blow.

Joan herself grew pale.

Then she replied: "People say that nowadays of every foreigner." The moment of embarrassment was prolonged to a full minute--during which no one spoke.

Then to the relief of every one, Sir Chichester Splay entered the hall.