“He refuses, then?” she asked, eagerly.
“Absolutely. What am I to do? Bernadine is already upon the scent. He saw him at the Savoy to-day, and recognized him.”
“Has Bernadine approached him yet?” Violet inquired.
“Not yet. He is half afraid to move. I think he realizes, or will very soon, how serious this man’s existence may be for Germany.”
Violet was thoughtful for several moments, then she looked up quickly.
“Bernadine will try the woman,” she asserted. “You say that Hagon is infatuated?”
“Blindly,” De Grost replied. “He scarcely lets her out of his sight.”
“Your people watch Bernadine?”
“Always.”
“Very well, then,” Violet went on, “you will find that he will attempt an intrigue with the woman. The rest should be easy for you.”