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"His instructions, if discovered," said the major, "are to attempt to escape, leaving me behind." "In which event," said Chester, "you'd have a hard time getting away." "That's true. But nothing risked nothing gained, you know." "True enough," said Hal. "Well, we must take what comes, but I hope Mademoiselle Vaubaun does not get mixed up in any trouble."
One he made out was a male voice, which he took to belong to a German officer. The second was that of Mademoiselle Vaubaun. Then a third voice boomed out. This, Hal knew, was that of a second German. Hal approached the door and put his eye to the key-hole. Then he started back and whipped out his revolver. In the center of the room sat Antoinette Vaubaun. She was no longer attired as an old woman.
Mademoiselle Vaubaun, in turn, told the lad how she had been left in Cambrai when German troops had swept across Belgium and France in the early days of the war, and how, from time to time, she had found it possible to send word to the French and British staffs of impending German movements. "But how about me and my friends?" inquired Hal. "I can hide you all, too.
"Lieutenant Paine, U. S.A." "Oh o!" said the, major. "So you are fighting with your own countrymen at last, eh?" "I am, thank goodness," said Hal. "But can this indeed be Mademoiselle Vaubaun? I have heard of her before, but I judged that she was a young woman." Major Derevaux smiled. "And a consummate actress," he said.
Come, I'll introduce you." Major Derevaux led the way across the room to where the woman had been eyeing the two in the utmost astonishment. "Lieutenant Paine," said the Major,. "I take pleasure in presenting you to Mademoiselle Vaubaun. Mademoiselle, this is Lieutenant Paine, of His British Majesty's service." "I must correct you, major," said Hal, smiling and acknowledging the introduction.
"Well, have a look at this man and see if you recognize him," said Hal, and pushed Major Derevaux forward. Chester took one look at the major and then dashed forward with hand out. "Major Derevaux!" he cried. The two clasped hands warmly. "Now, Chester," said Hal, "I want you to meet our hostess, Mademoiselle Vaubaun."
"You seem to take rather a great deal of interest in the fair Antoinette," said Chester slyly. Hal's face turned red. "Well, why shouldn't I?" he demanded. "No one likes to see a girl or a woman mixed up in this kind of business." "Are you sure that is it?" demanded Chester. "Or is it just because it chanced to be Mademoiselle Vaubaun?" "What do you mean?" exclaimed Hal angrily.
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