"The papers are to be signed by
the Minister of Finance, and afterwards my signature is attached in
approval. Isn't that true, Count Quinnox?"
"I daresay Mr. Blithers understands the situation perfectly," said
the Count.
Mr. Blithers looked blank. He _did_ understand the situation,
that was the worst of it. He knew that although the cabinet had
sanctioned the loan by cable, completing the transaction so far as it
could be completed at this time, it was still necessary for the
Minister of Finance to sign the agreement under the royal seal of
Graustark.
"Of course I understand it," he said bluntly. "Still I had it in mind
to ask the Prince to put his signature to a sort of preliminary
document which would at least assure me that he would sign the final
agreement when the time comes. That's only fair, isn't it?"
"Quite fair, Mr. Blithers. The Prince will sign such an article to-
morrow or the next day at your office in the city. Pray have no
uneasiness, sir. It shall be as you wish. By the way, I understood
that your solicitor--your lawyer, I should say,--was to be here this
evening.
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