"
For two days the three friends were the guests of the young Dutchman at
his bachelor apartments in Amsterdam. Upon the morning of the third
day, Block presented them with passports properly vised by the Dutch
authorities.
"These will get you through," he said quietly.
"We can never thank you enough," declared Hal, quietly. "Some day you
will realize what a great thing you have done for the world."
"I realize it now," was the young Dutchman's reply. "I wish I were
going with you, but it may be that I can be of more service here."
"Undoubtedly," said Hal, "if this is an example."
"Now don't forget who you are," enjoined Block. "You," to Hal, "are
Herr Block, of The Amsterdamer." To Chester, "You are Herr Amusdem"
To McKenzie: "You are Herr Spidle, both of The Nederlander. Do not
forget. Should you encounter other Dutch correspondents, it will be
well for you to stand on your dignity, and to talk to them as little as
possible. Now, have you any idea how you are to go about the
accomplishment of your mission, whatever it is?"
"No," said Hal, "I haven't.
Pages:
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41