CHAPTER XLV

Long before Dimny arrived to take up the question of a passport, Noll had been discussing it with Skelton. When Noll broached the question of the departure of the Parcots, Skelton growled: “Passports, eh? Under the circumstances there’ll be grave difficulties.” “Difficulties! Why?” A look was exchanged. Noll saw that Skelton understood. The outrageousness of German domination revolted him as never before. He had been born and bred in the feeling that he as an American citizen had sacred prerogatives. Dimny and her …