As Captain Knabe was introduced to some of the men, Ted wrote the names down. 67
“Let us get down to business, friends,” said one, who seemed to be the chairman. “Captain Knabe has come here from Washington, his time just now is important. Even more important is the need for immediate action. Captain Knabe, gentlemen.”
CHAPTER VII
THE DICTAPHONE AT WORK
“I understand,” said Captain Knabe, “that some of the Irish gentlemen present do not understand German, and so, while I can do so much better in my native tongue, I shall talk in English.”
“How lucky,” thought Ted.
“Well, gentlemen, I have good news for you—war is to be declared the day after tomorrow.”
There was the sound of moving, falling chairs, of men getting to their feet. Then a whispered toast—a whisper that was almost loud because of the number of voices—“Der Tag.”