He was rapidly changing his opinion of Sprouse. There
was sincerity in the voice and eyes of the secret agent.
"What led you to suspect that he is at Green Fancy, Mr. Sprouse?"
"History. It is known that this Mr. Curtis has spent a great deal of
time in the country alluded to. As a matter of fact, his son, who
lived in London, had rather extensive business interests there. This
son was killed in the Balkan War several years ago. It is said that
the man I am looking for was a friend of young Curtis, who married a
Miss O'Dowd in London,--the Honourable Miss O'Dowd, daughter of an
Irish peer, and sister of the chap you have met at Green Fancy. The
elder Curtis was a close and intimate friend of more than one member
of the royal family. Indeed, he is known to have been a welcome
visitor in the home of a prominent nobleman, once high in the counsels
of State. This man O'Dowd is also a friend of the man I am looking
for. He went through the Balkan War with him. After that war, O'Dowd
drifted to China, hoping no doubt to take a hand in the revolution. He
is that sort. Some months ago he came to the United States. I forgot
to mention that he has long considered this country his home, although
born in Ireland.
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