“Well, Herr Rizzio?” he asked.
“That was a diversion—intended to give Miss Mather more time in which to escape. The second package was not in the motor. At that time there was no second package.”
Doris Mather’s voice was raised just a trifle, but for the moment it dominated.
“There was. Mr. Hammersley put it into the window sash, when he was in danger of capture.”
“Then why didn’t he put them both there?”
“I suppose because he wanted to be sure that one of them would reach its destination.”
Von Stromberg grunted. “I see. But why did you help Mr. Hammersley to save those papers when you knew that they were dangerous to England?”
“I didn’t know what they were. I did what he asked me to do because—because——”
She faltered.
Von Stromberg waved his hand.