"Somebody of Belden's--a new hand; some of the sediment left from the
Fair."
"That's where I've seen him. He was in the Service building--draughtsman,
clerk, or something. Swiss? Alsacian?"
"I don't know," replied Marshall. "He speaks German and some French."
Half unconsciously he began upon his mail. "It would be more to the
purpose if he spoke English--better."
Bingham reached for his hat. "Well, time's money to both of us. English
is an easy thing to pick up--as witness Midway. I dare say he'll be able
to express himself fluently enough inside of another six months.
Good-morning."