Nadiboff could be not only quite deadly
at need, but also equally reckless.
CHAPTER XXI
A FRENCH RAT IN THE CORNER
As Mr. Farnum came around a bend in the veranda Jack hurried to him,
handing over the letters. Then he related the little scene he had just
witnessed in the office, and described how Mlle. Nadiboff had walked
out with him.
"So the little minx was hinting at more mischief to come, was she?"
demanded the shipbuilder. "Jack, I believe she's equal to it. Her
crowd are anyway, if it's true that Gaston, from his cell in jail, could
plan the attempt to blow the 'Benson' last night."
Hal, too, soon came up and heard. He turned anxious gaze upon his chum.
"Jack, old fellow," he pleaded, "I know you're not much given to being
afraid of things. But, at least, look out for yourself a bit. Be more
prudent than you usually are about yourself. That crowd of foreign
spies, having failed and having brought themselves into trouble, mean
to have revenge. Any of us are liable, but you'll be the shining
mark of all to be picked out."
"There can't be many more of that crowd left at large," laughed Jack,
lightly.
"I wonder why the Secret Service men don't arrest Lemaire and the
Nadiboff young woman?" asked Mr.
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