But first of all I must know whether I am in time.

There is one question which I must ask.

I address it, sir, to you," he added, turning to Bellamy.

"Have you yet placed in the hands of your Government the papers which you obtained from Von Behrling ?" Bellamy shook his head.
The Baron drew a long breath of relief.

Though he had maintained his savoir faire perfectly, the fingers which for a moment played with his tie, as though to rearrange it, were trembling.
"Well, then, I am in time.