"Obenstein is very secluded.

I believe that it has neither telephone nor telegraph, and we'll surely be able to leave it tomorrow before any pursuit can reach us." "Do you think the plan a good one ?" said John to Julie.
"I know of no better," she replied in English.

"I trust to you and Mr.
Weber." "Then it's agreed," said John to Weber.
"It's agreed." The Alsatian now led the way in his light machine, and the limousine followed at an interval of fifty or sixty yards.

One hour, then two and three passed, and nothing came in the way of their easy and rapid progress.

It all seemed too smooth and fortunate to John.