Those three men on the Plan had it before their eyes all night.

It is no sign of disaster." For a moment he was silent, and then he added timidly: "If you look for a sign, monsieur, there is a better one." Chayne turned toward Michel in the darkness rather quickly.
"As we set out from the hotel," Michel continued, "there was a young girl upon the steps with a very sweet and gentle face.

She spoke to you, monsieur.

No doubt she told you that her prayers would be with you to-night." "No, Michel," Chayne replied, and though the darkness hid his face, Michel knew that he smiled.

"She did not promise me her prayers.