"A small affair, well hidden. Even if it is discovered, it cannot possibly be connected with the disaster."
"Perhaps not. But the other installation?"
"The other installation was brought away by the inventor. He left nothing behind except some batteries, which can betray no secret."
"And he has the mechanism with him now?"
"Yes—in his baggage. You see how complete our power is."
"I see," nodded the other briefly. "You have arranged a conference with him?"
"I will do so. There is plenty of time."
"Why do we go to America?"
"It is a whim of his—that this great treaty should be signed there. We had to humour him, or he might have grown suspicious. I think he is a little mad."
Again there was a moment's silence. Then the older man threw away his cigarette and rose.