As Time Goes By [epub]

It was her! He hadn't heard her come into the room.
Victor spoke. “My wife and I are very serious about wanting your help. Don't blame the British. This is
dangerous for all of us, and they want to be sure.” He offered his hand to Rick, who didn't immediately
move. Everyone's attention was on them. Several seconds passed. Then, finally, Rick shook Victor's hand.
He could hear her ... footsteps coming across the room. He could smell her. He turned, and was lost in
her eyes. Moments later, Miles' voice broke into their thoughts.
“This isn't a war between England and Germany. The whole world is in this, Mr. Blaine.” Miles
pointed to the map. “You can see that Prague isn't far from Munich or Berlin. In fact, it's an especially
important city, in the heart of Europe, and it's where Reinhard Heydrich is right now. Mr. Laszlo has
formed an excellent plan for getting a bomb into Heydrich's car as he drives through the center of Prague.”
Miles smiled. “Heydrich has a number of weaknesses. He drinks too much, he spends a lot of time with
different beautiful women—and he drives around Prague in an open car.”
“Even I've read that!” said Rick.
“Yes,” said Victor, “but we need to know his schedule. He has a house outside Prague, but he also
spends a lot of time in Hradčany Castle. We need someone to get close to him, and we don't want him to be
suspicious. We need a spy in the castle.” “Who?” said Louis. A few seconds passed.
“Me,” said Ilsa softly.
“I'm proud to say that my wife has agreed to work in
Heydrich's offices.”