40/61 Again Truxton thought of Mr.Hobbs, this time with anxious glances in all directions. Only she met Count Vos Engo, and while they were talking I made a sneak--I mean, I stole away." "Then they'll be searching for you in all parts of the--" began Truxton, coming to his feet. Please excuse me, your--" "Oh, don't go! I'll not let 'em do anything to you," said the Prince staunchly. "I like Americans better than anybody else," he went on with deft persuasiveness. |