Clair W. Hayes
Published: 2014-11-11
Total Pages: 116
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"[...] "Won't you stop a moment, Miss Wheaton?" the lad asked. "I wish to have nothing to do with German spies," returned the girl coldly. "I beg your pardon," said Frank, and stepped back. The girl passed on. Five paces beyond, however, she stopped, turned and retraced her steps. "I had taken you for Americans, aboard the Algonquin," she declared. "Surely you are not German?" "No," said Frank, "I am an American." "And are helping the enemies of your country," declared the girl. "Just a moment, Miss Wheaton," said Frank quietly. He looked around hurriedly. There was not a soul near, save Jack. "Do not believe all you see," the lad whispered. "You mean?" exclaimed the girl. Frank shrugged his shoulders. "Appearances are often deceitful," he said quietly. Miss Wheaton looked at the lad in some amazement. Then she said: "I hope I do not misunderstand you." "I am sure you don't," said Frank with a smile. "The Vaterland has been engaged in her nefarious trade altogether too long. It is time somebody put a stop to it. Well, the time will come." Miss Wheaton extended a hand, which the lad grasped. "I am sorry I doubted you," she said. "Why, that's all right," said Frank.[...]".