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62  We have five millions of men on the battlefields to think about. It is our duty to see that their lives are not further imperilled by secret communication with the enemy.  It is indeed, sir.

Enter by lower door, R.

 Miss Michel has arrived, sir.

 Ah!—Take her up to her ladyship—Or wait! Bring her in here for a moment. I wish to speak to her.  Yes, sir. [ beckons to somebody outside.  A young Swiss girl who has come to be governess to my little daughter. [ ''enters. She is pale and nervous. Her eyes are fixed on so that she does not look at the  whose back is towards the door.  receives her cordially. His voice softens. He offers his hand. She takes it a little nervously.''

I must apologize for not sending to the station to meet you, Miss Michel. I received your telegram and intended to send it up to my sister-in-law, but in the pressure of business the matter passed out of my mind. Just come from Charing Cross ?