"Well?" asked Joe significantly.
"Nothing much," answered Blake. "He was as nice and affable as he always
is. Just talked about the war in general terms. Said the Allies and
Uncle Sam were sure to win."
"Did he want anything?" asked Charlie. "He said he was going to ask a
favor, you know."
"Well, he hinted for information as to what we were going to do on the
other side, but I didn't give him any satisfaction. Then he wanted to
know whether we would consider an offer from the French Government."
"What'd you say to that?"
"I didn't give him a direct answer. Said I'd think about it. I thought
it best to string him along. No telling what may be behind it all."
"You're right," agreed Joe. "Lieutenant Secor will bear watching. Did
he have any idea we were observing him?"
"I think not. If he did, he didn't let on. But I thought sure, when he
came across the corridor and knocked, that he'd discovered us."
"So did I, and I was all ready to bluff him out. But we'll have to be on
the watch, and especially on the other side."
"What do you mean?" asked Blake.
"Well, I have an idea he's after our films, the same as he was before,
either to spoil them or get them for some purpose of his own.
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