"Yes; I think it will be to-morrow," continued the German. "I shall
take you to our German Embassy, and one of our officials there will
prove to you that I have been acting with authority."
"That'll be right fine of him," agreed Jack, placidly.
"Ach! It is settled, then," replied the German, all but dismissing the
matter with a wave of his hand. "Yet you must bring your two comrades
here. They must understand just what is wanted of them. And now, Herr
Benson, do you wish to understand what is to be paid to you to transfer
your services to our German flag?"
"Why, yes; that will be mighty important--if we go under the German
flag."
"If you go?" repeated the Professor. "Why, that is all settled!"
"Then I must have missed something, by not watching you closely enough,"
murmured Jack. "I shall have to sit up straighter and keep my eyes
wider open. When was it all settled, sir?"
"Why, did you not tell me--"
"Haven't had a blessed chance to tell you anything," replied Jack,
looking astonished. "You've been doing all the telling."
"But you'll go with me, of course, to Washington?" uttered Radberg,
looking much taken aback.
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