When at last the girls left them for a time, Nigel led the way at once into the library, where coffee and liqueurs were served.
"I expect the others will find their way here in a few minutes," he said, as the door closed behind Brookes and his satellite.

"You had something to say to me, Chalmers, about Mr.Jesson here." "All that I have to say is in the nature of a testimonial," the young American replied.

"Jesson was easily one of our best men in Europe.

He resigned a few months ago simply because he wants a job with you fellows." "I don't quite understand," Nigel began.
"Let me explain," Jesson begged.

"I spent the last three years poking about Europe, and so far as the United States is concerned, there's nothing doing.