The things we do!

A moment's hesitation, and the speaker
announced his decision. "The gentleman from Kentucky is appointed
to execute this task for the people of the United States. Let us
hope he never will have need to serve."
It cost the self-control of some to remain silent at this, and the
courage of the remaining member also to preserve the silence which
meant his acceptance of a task so difficult and distasteful.
"Sir," hastily went on the original speaker, "our thanks are due to
you. We shall limit you with no instructions. All the money
required by you as agent, or required by your agent, shall of
course be forthcoming, and you shall quietly have also the
assistance of all the secret service, if so desired. None of us
must know what has become of the Countess St. Auban, now or later.
You have heard me. Gentlemen, we adjourn."
He stepped now to the door, and admitted the ancient colored man,
with his lights. The curtains were drawn, shutting out even the
twilight gloom.


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