But in China there is the whole secret at the mercy of a successful spy.

A man named Jesson, Lady Maggie--" "I telephoned you about him before luncheon to-day," she interrupted.
"I had your message," he replied, "and the man is safe for the moment.
At the same time, Lady Maggie, let me remind you that this is a game the rules of which are known the world over.

Jesson has now in his possession the secret on which I might build, if I chose, plans to conquer the world.

He knew the penalty if he was discovered, and he was discovered.

To spare his life is sentimentalism pure and simple, yet if it is your will, so be it." "You are very good to me," she declared gratefully, "all the more good because half the time I can see that you scarcely understand." "That I do not admit," he protested.