"I have
some interesting news," said Baron Gourou quietly, removing his hat
to wipe a damp brow. He also took the time to recover his breath
after some rather sharp dodging of automobiles in order to attain his
present position of security. Even a Minister of Police has to step
lively in Paris.
"From home?" asked Robin carelessly.
"Indirectly. It comes through Berlin. Our special agent there wires
me that the offices of Mr. Blithers in that city have received
instructions from him to send engineers to Edelweiss for the purpose
of estimating the cost of remodelling and rebuilding the castle,--in
other words to restore it to its condition prior to the Marlanx
rebellion fifteen years ago."
There was a tantalising smile on the Baron's face as he watched the
changing expressions in that of his Prince.
"Are you in earnest?" demanded Robin, a bright red spot appearing in
each cheek. The Baron nodded his head. "Well, he's got a lot of
nerve!"
"I shudder when I think of what is likely to happen to those
architects when they begin snooping around the castle," said Gourou
drily.
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