"Well," said Hal, "I have come, two friends and myself, in an effort to
lay hands upon the list of German spies in America -- the list kept by
the German prime minister."

Mrs. Schweiring nodded.

"I had supposed as much. It was I who informed the department of state
in Washington that such a list exists; but without help and without
laying myself open to suspicion, I dared not try to get it. It is
desperate work, but we shall see what can be done. Gladys!"

Her daughter re-entered the room in response to this summons.

"Gladys," said her mother, "Herr Block is the man we have been
expecting; but he has not come alone. His companions are at the Hotel
Bismarck, registered as Herr Spidle and Herr Amusdem. You will have
their belongings moved here. They are friends whom you met in
Switzerland and who will share our hospitality while here. Do you
understand?"

"Perfectly, Mother."

"But we have no belongings," said Hal quietly. "We could not be
bothered with excess baggage."

"Then I shall see that you are supplied with necessary articles," said
his hostess. "The success of your mission will necessitate it. At any
rate," she said, turning again to her daughter, "you will send a car
for Herr Block's friends."