Drexel thought. “Our only chance then is that they may go away without discovering us.”
“There is no other,” said she.
They crept back to the door, and this time Drexel put his eyes to the crack. The big captain was in the act of handing Berloff a large envelope.
“Here are the reports Count Orloff sent.”
“I suppose my advice is wanted soon?”
“Within two or three days, the count said.”
“Of course you can remain here until I have my advice ready. For a couple of days.”
“Just as you order, Your Excellency.”
“Very well. And now what have you to report concerning the young woman who made that attempt here a week ago?”
“I regret to say, nothing, Your Excellency.”