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Klaus had prepared for every conceivable question that might arise within Abigail's mind, and so when she asked him details concerning those parties interested in the device, he simply went through the preparation.

"Well, originally I was asked to retrieve the device by the British Army. They feared that the Soviets, or worse yet the Nazi might discover it. You see, the Germans only knew of the device in its planning stages, that document detailing the device was all that existed, or so they thought. My assignment was to prevent these parties from possessing this most awesome power."

What Abigail had no way of knowing of course was that Klaus' only intention was to retrieve the device for his own purposes.

"As to who has abducted Walter, I'm not entirely certain." This was another lie.

"There is one person, I met her while I was undercover at an American base, she had infiltrated the unit for some reason, which until this very moment I have been unable to ascertain."

Klaus and Charlotte had in fact been stationed there together, their mission had been to gather information on the American involvement in the first few years of the war.

What Klaus himself did not know was where Charlotte's current allegiances lay.

"Its always difficult to tell who is on what side in the spy business. Its hard to unravel things, its a lot like many Occult lodges, the point at which one secret society is simply a mask for another, is blurred at best. I'm sure Walter could confirm this, you see that is how we met. I'm not sure how much you know about professor Miller's interest in regards to the Occult, but we were both members in the same lodge a few years ago."

This one statement was the only time Klaus had spoken the truth since first meeting Abigail. A small six step staircase had been pulled up to the main hatch to assist in Klaus and Abigail's departure from the aircraft.

The two of them walked the tarmac back toward the hangers to the left of the main building, Franklin turned his head as he walked and informed Abigail as to where they would meet their contact. As they walked they both cast several glances to the right to see the DC-4 that Franklin had mentioned.

"There it is." Franklin said to Abigail before turning his head back to face front.

From one of the hangers came the man who Klaus had arranged to serve as his contact, this person was not what Klaus had claimed however, the man was simply acting the part out.

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Walter was a proficient packer, he somehow always knew exactly what to bring with him and to what quantity of personal belongings to lug around on any given adventure.

Everything was well placed and arranged in the small case, trousers, shirts, socks.....Alarm clock!!" Walter had unknowingly grabbed the clock, mistaken it for his revolver-The blonds comment concerning the single bed had thrown off the learned professors concentration.

"Um, ah yeah."

Looking down at the bed and his case he noticed the misplaced item.