"The Prime Minister has concluded his address," he told them. "I shall
take your message."
Half an hour later a man appeared in the doorway. He was slender and
rather tall. "Lieutenants Paine and Crawford?" he asked.
"Yes, sir," replied the lads, getting to their feet.
"I," said the newcomer, "am the Prime Minister."
CHAPTER XX.
AN UNEXPECTED MEETING.
Hal and Chester made a profound bow.
"I have been informed," continued the Prime Minister, "that you bear a
message from General Joffre containing proof of information you obtained
bearing on a plot to kidnap the President of France."
"Yes, sir," replied Hal, and from his pocket produced the document, which
he passed to the Prime Minister.
The latter broke the seal and ran through it hurriedly.
"Hm-m-m," he said at last. "Not as much information as I believe we
shall need."
"But surely you know enough to protect the President," said Hal.
The Prime Minister looked at him somewhat coldly, and Hal drew back,
confused at having been so bold.
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