One nurse, borrowed from a convalescent patient at the Springs, was to be reinforced by another summoned by wire from Washington.

The Ambassador's demand to be allowed to remove Armitage to his own house at the Springs had been promptly rejected by the surgeon.

A fever had hold of John Armitage, who was ill enough without the wound in his shoulder, and the surgeon moved his traps to the bungalow and took charge of the case.

Oscar had brought Claiborne's bag, and all was now in readiness for the night.
Oscar's erect figure at salute and his respectful voice brought Claiborne down from the stars.
"We can get rid of the prisoners to-night--yes ?" "At midnight two secret service men will be here from Washington to travel with them to Baltimore to their boat.

The Baron and my father arranged it over the telephone from the Springs.