"I did not," replied his brother officer. "But I heard enough, at a distance, to know that an American was in trouble. In Paris that is sufficient for me. Darry, I am delighted that I happened along in time."
"You saved my life, Jetson, and at the risk of your own. If you had missed one of the Apaches, or had lost your balance, your career would have been ended right there, along with mine."
"You risked your life for me, Darry, back in the old Annapolis days, so we are even," answered Jetson gently. "However, we won't keep books on the subject of brotherly aid. All I can say, Darry, is that I am glad I chose this night to call on an artist who lives in dingy quarters half a mile beyond where I found you. And I am also glad that I did not accept his invitation to supper, or I should have come along too late to serve you."
As soon as the machine had left them at the Embassy, Darrin sought out Mr. Lupton.
"May I see Mr. Caine at once?" asked the young officer.
"You have seen Gortchky, then?"
"Yes, and I have found what I consider positive proof as to the plans of Gortchky's crew."
"I think Mr. Caine can be seen," replied Lupton.
Ensign Darrin was soon with the American Ambassador, who nodded to Lupton to leave the room.
"Here, sir," began Darrin, "is a bit of paper that Gortchky dropped and which I picked up."