"I wish it were not necessary that you should undergo so much; think what it will be for you," gently.
"Oh, for me, ..." indifferently; "I shall be less of a spy, and more of an actress,—that is all."
"Then I shall set the detectives at work?"
"Immediately."
"Have you any further instructions, any clue, to give them?"
"Nothing; it is to be simply a research. Neither must know to what end the information is desired. It will be better to employ your men from different Agencies, so that one may not know of the other, or his business."
"And is there nothing more I can do?"
"Nothing, for the present. When once we get these men together, we shall all have our hands full. Then you can help me, perhaps, as I suggested."
"Well," sighing, and looking at his watch, "it's a strange business, and a difficult, for a young girl like you. But we are in your hands; you are worth a thousand such as I."
"Nonsense," she said, almost angrily. Then, abruptly, "When does Claire return to Baltimore?"