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 brief-cases empowered to look into Illyrian affairs.

"Welcome, Herr President," said Romsteck solemnly. "You find the staff assembled to do you honour. I am the major domo."

"How do you do, Major," said Guadeloupe nervously. He removed his hat and bowed formally. Straightening again he found a tall figure in uniform holding out a hand, which he grasped with grateful cordiality.

"Your hat, Herr President," Romsteck explained.

The President tried to catch Nyla's eye, to know whether the time had come to remove his gloves.

"My gloves, Major. That is, I mean, my daughter."

"The Fräulein is worthy of this ancient house's tradition of beauty," said Romsteck gallantly. "I present Frau Innsbruck, the housekeeper."

"Also worthy of the ancient tradition," said the flustered President. Then, noticing the