r," he
replied. "I have work to do and I mean to carry it out whether you
like it or not."

"Are you tired of me already?" she asked.

"Not exactly, but you are going the right way to bring it about," he
answered.

"I have a right to know what you are doing."

"Some day if you are very good I may tell you," he said.

Jane became suspicious. The more she was left to herself, the more
time she had to think matters over. It seemed strange that Carl was
always about where there were Zeppelin raids. She began to connect him
with them. Abel Head had called him a spy, perhaps he was, at any rate
his movements were suspicious.

The conversations she had heard were disquieting. It was evident
several people had doubts about him. She was his wife and she was
determined if he did not treat her well not to put up with his conduct.
She had money--she took care of that--and she could always go home.

CHAPTER XXIII

ALAN'S DANGER

Eve Berkeley was anxious, having not heard from Alan for several weeks.
She eagerly scanned the papers but found no mention of his name. Ella
Hallam was with her. Eve was glad of company, it cheered her, and
Duncan Fraser came frequently to The Forest, generally looking in at
Trent Park on the way.

Eve surmised that Ella was the attraction and hoped that her friend
would recognize his many good qualities. She liked Fraser. He did so
much for Alan, and the business prospered under his management. He had
not heard from him and, like Eve, was growing anxious.

"Perhaps he has been sent on an important mission," he said, "and is
unable to write. When he left he hinted at something of the kind."

"The suspense is more than I can bear," she replied.

"I am sure he is safe," said Ella. "Mr. Chesney is capable of taking
care of himself."

"Under ordinary circumstances," said Eve; "but there is danger
everywhere in France."

Captain Morby was home on leave. He came to see Eve. She welcomed him
cordially. Had he any news of Alan?

He looked grave and her heart sank.

"You will keep it secret?" he said.

"Anything you will tell me I will not repeat," she replied.

"He was sent to Brussels," said Harry.

"Brussels!" exclaimed Eve. "Right into the enemy's quarters!"

"Yes, a dangerous mission, but no one so competent to perform it
successfully as Alan."

"But Brussels! He will never come out alive!"

Harry smiled as he replied:

"It is part of a great danger, but