Havoc by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim
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in Bellamy's coupe.
"It is one of the gentleman who has rung," he declared. "If anything is said about leaving the train, I shall report it at once to Monsieur." "You will do well," Bellamy answered. The porter returned in a few moments. "Two of the gentlemen, sir," he announced, "are undressed and in their pyjamas. They have ordered their breakfast to be served after we leave Munich." Bellamy nodded. "Further, sir," the man continued, coming a little closer, "one of them asked me whether the English gentleman - meaning you - was going through to London or not. I told them that you were getting out at the next station and that I thought you were going to Berlin." "Quite right," Bellamy said. "If they ask any more questions, let me know." Mademoiselle Idiale, with the aid of one of the two maids who were traveling with her, was able to make a sufficiently effective toilette. At a few minutes before the time for luncheon, she walked down the corridor and recognized Von Behrling, who was sitting with his companions in one of the compartments. |
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