What with the match burning close to the powder in Hungary and clever heads plotting in Vienna this American end of the game has dangerous possibilities." "And when we have young Armitage--" the Judge began.
"Then we shall know the truth." "But suppose--suppose," and Judge Claiborne glanced at the door, "suppose Charles Louis, Emperor-king of Austria-Hungary, should die--to-night--to-morrow--" "We will assume nothing of the kind!" ejaculated the Ambassador sharply.
"It is impossible." Then to Captain Claiborne: "You must pardon me if I do not explain further.

I wish to find Armitage; it is of the greatest importance.

It would not aid you if I told you why I must see and talk with him." And as though to escape from the thing of which his counsel had hinted, Baron von Marhof took his departure at once.
Shirley met her brother on the veranda.

His arrival had been unheralded and she was frankly astonished to see him.
"Well, Captain Claiborne, you are a man of mystery.

You will undoubtedly be court-martialed for deserting--and after a long leave, too." "I am on duty.