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awarded on rare occasions for high personal
valour in serving the Fatherland or for
conspicuous gallantry—or both,” he added,
nonchalantly toying with his Iron Cross.
“Isn’t that rather a good picture?” said
Adalbert, staring through his monocle at an
old Madonna over the side altar. “I am
sure it is German; it looks like a Dürer.”
“Flemish late seventeenth century, I
should say,” rejoined the Doctor.
“Why play with words,” laughed
Adalbert. “Flemish or German is all the same
now. You must have very good eyes to
see the date it was painted in this dim light,”
he added wittily.
“Yes, I have very good eyes; they are
the best thing I have.”
“I am sure it is a valuable picture;
pity it is so large!” said Adalbert
meditatively. “We are very fond of old pictures
in Germany. When I was at Potsdam . . .”
He suddenly grew very pale and put his
handkerchief to his mouth. “I think I
must have some fresh air,” he said,
apologetically. “I am not feeling very well.
Let us continue our conversation outside
the porch till my comrade comes back, if you
do not mind. I like to talk to you.”
The Doctor, who had by now classified
his man as a rare and precious specimen well
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