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'His sufferings are over, I retorted. 'I've mutinied deserted haven't I, Davies? I caught Davies gazing with solemn gaucherie at Miss Dollmann. 'Oh, what? he stammered. I explained in English. 'Oh, yes, Carruthers has to go home, he said, in his vile lingo. No one spoke for a moment, and even von Brüning had no persiflage ready.
I have a vague recollection of various excellent dishes, and a distinct one of abundance of wine. Someone filled me a glass of champagne, and I confess that I drained it with honest avidity, blessing the craftsman who coaxed forth the essence, the fruit that harboured it, the sun that warmed it. 'Why are you going so suddenly? said von Brüning to me across the table.
'He's not at home now, is he? I asked. 'Oh, Commander von Brüning. I might have added that it had been clear as daylight all along that this visit was in the nature of an escapade of which her father might not approve. I tried to say 'I won't tell, without words, and may have succeeded. 'I told Mr Davies when we first met, she went on.
We cut through the sands by the Telte. 'The Telte! In a north-west gale! The commander started, ceased to smile, and only stared. 'Herr Dollmann knew the way, said Davies, doggedly. 'He kindly offered to pilot me through, and I wouldn't have gone otherwise. There was an awkward little pause. 'He led you well, it seems? said von Brüning. 'Yes; there's a nasty surf there, though, isn't there?
His other function was to police the coast for spies, and to report anything suspicious to von Brüning, who would never be far away. On the whole I think that they found the grim Grimm a jewel for their purpose. As fourth personage, the writer designates himself, the promoter of the scheme, the indispensable link between the two nations.
A window aloft opened, and 'A message from Commander von Brüning urgent, I called up. The window shut, and soon after the hall was lighted and the door opened by Dollmann in a dressing-gown. 'Good morning, Lieutenant X , I said, in English. 'Stop, we're friends, you fool! as the door was flung nearly to. It opened very slowly again, and we walked in. 'Silence! he hissed.
I dare say Herr Böhme does. Leaving Böhme to study dates, post-marks, and contents to his heart's content, and unobserved, I turned to sympathize with my fair neighbour, who complained that her head was going round; and no wonder. But at this juncture, and very much to my surprise, Davies struck in. 'I should like to go to Memmert, he said. 'You? said von Brüning. 'Now I'm surprised at that.
'H'm! said Davies; 'she's a very fine boat that. Our host smiled, gazing thoughtfully at Davies, who was miserable. I saw a chance, and took it mercilessly. 'We can call on Fräulein Dollmann, at least, Davies, I said, with a meaning smile at von Brüning. 'H'm!, said Davies; 'will he be back soon, do you think? The commander had begun to light a cigar, and took his time in answering.
I insisted on being obtuse, for though this fencing with an unstrung girl was hateful work, the quest was at stake. We were going to Norderney, come what might, and sooner or later we must see Dollmann. It was no use promising not to. I had given no pledge to von Brüning, and I would give none to her. Against her own father?
I was slow over my beer, and was last of the knot, with von Brüning immediately ahead of me, so close that his cigar smoke curled into my face. I looked over his shoulder at the ticket he showed, missed the name, but caught a muttered double sibilant from the official who checked it; ran over the stations in my head, and pounced on Esens.
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