Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-11-17

Wnat SlOOmliy. but SOneWnere ne
must have a copy of the admiralty
instructions to the fleet These would
be in his department; and we must
know at once what orders have been
given to the ships at Spithead-Where
they are going when this review is
over"
The spy, Roeder, saluted again.
81 have done my best" he said apol-
ogetically.
Il am sure you have" Streetman re-
piled. 1--WE know the Wilhelmstrasse
does not lightly overlook stupidity in
one of its servants" he observed grim
ly. And then he motioned toward the
double doors that led into the hall
"See If anyone's coming" he said.
Roeder-or Brewster-opened the
doors and peered down the length of
the passage.
mo one is in sight; and l hear moth
ing" he reported.
"Now lock that door, Streetman
commanded. pointing toward the one
behind which he knew that Miss Will
loughby must be dressing.
The butler regarded him in alarm.
Pardon, mein Herr-but is it
safe?" he ventured. "She is a wom-
an"
"Do not be alarmed" Streetman re-
assured him. Miss Willoughby is
easily handled She believes that l
work for the French secret service"
"Then she is a fool" his subordinate
declared.
mo, nor Streetman protested.
1--WE must not criticize the tools that
serve u.s." And as he spoke he went
to the telephone in a corner of the
room. Picking up the instrument, he
paused and turned to the butler with
look of amusement. "Sir George
Wagstaff-Sir George of his majesty's
navy-would be rather surprised if he
knew that from his house we were
communicating with our friends, the
Germans" he observed.
"Ratherr' his henchman responded,
with a CLEAN of humor in his eyes.
"Now lock that door, Streetman
ordered once more. "And now to re-
port to headquarters again. he ex-
claimed, when the butler had turned
the key noiselessy in Miss Willough-
bys door. "Hellol City, 4225r' he
said in low but distinct voice.
Meanwhile the butler lowered near
by.
You think, mein Herr, there will be
war" he asked respectfully.
81 do not know. But we are ready.
And If war does come, 1t will be Ger
many's hour-the day at last" He
began speaking into the transmitter
"Hellol City, 1925? Hello! Are you
there? Who is speaking
Twenty-six fourteen? Hellol
am thirteen seventeen" he said. Civ.
ing the number by which he was
known in the German secret service
"Yesl We have no news of the Eng
fish feet; we have tried everything
Very we'll Goodbye"
He put down the instrument and
a look OF annoyance as well as per
pleXity was upon his face as he
wheeled about.
what is 1t, meln HERR" his com
panlon asked in an anxious voice. SIS
it bad news?" He had long worked in
conjunction with Streetman, and he
was quick to detect signs OF trouble
upon him.
They say they must know tonight
without fail, the destination of the
English neet." Streetman replied.
He cast n quick glance toward Ethel
Willoughby's boudoir. 80, Miss VIII.
loughby. you have some work to dor
he muttered. to himself more than to
his confederate. "Now, unlock that
door, he ordered. "Ahl that is done
and we were not interrupted" he said
In a relieved voice, when the def
Brewster had once more succeeded in
turning the key silently in the lock
To expedite his prowlings about the
house at all hours of the day or night
Sir Georges butler had seen to it that
such things as hinges and locks
whether upon doors or desks-were
well oiled. II was his genius for de-
tails Of that sort that had led to his
assignment to his present duty.
Henry Streetman dropped upon
Miss Willoughby's settee in an atti.
tude OF relaxation that revealed some
what the marvellous strain which at
tends the performance OF exploits In
separable from his profession.
Dangerous work. eh, Herr Roederl
And poor payr' he vouchsafed In a
sudden burst of good-fellowshlp. For
the moment he seemed almost human.
Herr Roeder pulled himself together
stifhy.
ut Is not for the money that am
here" he answered proudly. at I,
for the Fatherlandr' Despite tn.
guarded tones in which he spoke. there
was an earnestness born OF sincere
patriotism that made his words RIM
convincingly. One look at the mans
face. a1ame with an almost fanatic
zeal. showed him to be the sort 10
whom country may well trust her
secrets