"Please go to the window," commanded Voules.
The two men rose obediently and crossed the room. John dropped his voice.
"I understood," he said to Voules, "that I was to receive"—he stopped, looked into Voules's face, then turned his eyes away.
"Rathenau," Voules commanded, "ring the bell."
Cherriton rang the bell, and a moment later Conrad entered the room.
"The packet, Conrad, for Mr. Treves."
Conrad went out and returned a moment later, carrying a small white packet. He handed it to Voules, and Voules passed it to John.
"Thank you—thank you!" exclaimed John, taking it quickly. He knew the packet contained cocaine, and he slipped it carefully into his pocket.
"You will report to us wherever you are?" inquired Voules.
"Wherever I am," answered John.