"Which have been greatly appreciated, Monsieur," said Sister Eila, smiling. And she told him about the removal of Captain Gray from the school to the Château.
"Oh, by the way," exclaimed D'Aurès, "we have a British aviator with us—a friend of yours, Sister Eila, and of Mr. Warner."
"Halkett!"
"Yes, indeed. It appears that Captain Halkett has specialized in this region, so he has been assigned to us. I have the honor of a personal acquaintance with him."
"Where is he?" asked Warner.
"He is near here somewhere. His machine, a Bristol, is to be parked with ours on the plateau yonder. I think they are erecting the hangars now."
They entered the wicket of the lodge gate and advanced along the drive toward the house.
Warner said:
"All this movement means the invasion of Alsace-Lorraine, I take it."
D'Aurès nodded.