CHAPTER XX
BORROWED GOODS
Again did Jack pluck at the sleeve of his companion. Remembering his recently given promise, however, he waited to have Torn say the first word before breaking the silence.
"What is it?" asked Tom softly.
"Just made a discovery."
"Let's hear it."
"The old chateau is inhabited, all right," came Jack's assertion. "Tell you how I know. If you take a peep from here, between these trees, you'll notice that one wing is all lighted up."
"It certainly looks that way for a fact, Jack. The general must be having company, I should say."
"Maybe other officers have come back here to consult with Von Berthold about how to hold the Americans tight." chuckled Jack, as if according to his way of thinking they would have all their trouble for their pains, as there was nothing that the Hun army could attempt capable of effecting that end.
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