Junia knew about Luzanne; but if she condemned him now, what would she think if she knew that Carnac was his own son! "A devilish clever girl that," he said to himself.

"If he wins, it'll be due to her, and if he wins--no, he can't marry her, for he's already married; but he'll owe it all to her.

If he wins!...

No, he shall not win; I've been in the game too long; I've served too many interests; I've played too big a part." It was then he met his agent, who said: "They're making strong play against us--the strongest since you began politics." "Strong enough to put us in danger ?" inquired Barouche.

"You've been at the game here for thirty years, and I'd like to know what you think--quite honestly." His agent was disturbed.