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CONTENTS
Chapter I. A Cabinet Discussion.
Chapter II. A Matter in Confidence.
Chapter III. Paxton’s Warning.
Chapter VI. A Meeting After Dark.
Chapter VII. Discouraging News.
Chapter X. An Unpleasant Surprise.
Chapter XI. A Diplomat’s Daughter.
Chapter XII. On the Right Track.
Chapter XIV. A Mysterious Summons.
Chapter XVI. The Señora or the President.
Chapter XVII. A Serious Charge.
Chapter XX. What Gale Overheard.
Chapter XXIII. Under Sealed Orders.
Chapter XXV. Captain Cortrell’s Orders.
Chapter XXVI. The Plate Developed.
Chapter XXVII. A Serious Situation.