Claus was found in the pool-room, and he was playing a game with somebody. He drew off on one side, and Casper hurriedly related what he had to say to him. For a wonder Claus smiled.
"They are going to-morrow night," said he.
"You talk as though you knew all about it. How do you know?" asked Casper, with the accent on the adverb.
"Because Julian has got his discharge, he is dressed in citizen's clothes, and they will have to take to-day in order to bid their friends good-bye and get some things that are necessary for the trip," said Claus. "Watch them closely, and when you see a carriage drive up to their door and a trunk put on, come to me here and I will be ready for you."
"How are you going to get your own luggage down?" asked Casper.
"I don't want any luggage," replied Claus; "I have more money than enough to buy—humph!"
He had intended saying that he had money enough to buy all the clothing he wanted, but seeing Casper's eyes fastened upon him he caught his breath in time and said,
"I have money enough to pay for a night's lodging, and that is all we want. Now you go and do just as I tell you."
Claus turned again to his game and Casper went slowly out of the room. The German watched him, as he opened the door, and said to himself,
"I wonder if that fellow knows what I am up to? He acts like it; but if he does, I would like to see him help himself."