"I doubt if he'd be interested," the congressman said. "Secret weapons have been done to death lately. Everyone's sick of them." "Suppose this were something that gets in there where it does the most good and really makes itself felt?" Toffee asked anxiously. "Something to make 'em rare back and take notice, huh?" "Exactly." "I see," the congressman said. "Then you're a foreign spy, aren't you, selling out the old country? You've already said you were from far away. Tell me, how do you like our little country?" "Love it," Toffee said. "That's why I want so badly to meet your President." She crossed her legs carefully, and no part of the movement was overlooked by the congressman. "I see," he said. "You want to get up in the world where the bidding is high?" "That's the idea," Toffee said. "Sort of wriggle my way into the affairs of state, so to speak." "Brings to mind an exciting picture," the congressman commented. "Of course the best way to crash Washington society is to be investigated by the Congress. You may not believe it, dear, but we've made some of the very best international figures. But it's difficult to be investigated, especially for a spy like yourself, with credentials and all. That's too easy, and we have to concentrate on the more difficult cases--our personal enemies, for instance. However, a girl with your--uh--attributes might prove of sufficient diversion to warrant special attention." "This Congress," Toffee said. "What is it?" "Oh, just a body of men." "Really!" Toffee's interest shot ahead like an arrow discharged from a sixty pound bow. "I would be investigated by this body of men?" "Minutely, honey," the congressman assured her. "And from every angle." * * * * * Toffee was almost beside herself with anticipation; she almost forgot the purpose at hand. "I'll kill 'em," she said. She composed herself. "Could you arrange to have me hauled up for investigation?" "Well ... I wouldn't do it for just anyone, you know." "But you would for me, wouldn't you? Don't forget; I do have a secret weapon." "I'm not forgetting," the congressman murmured. "No, indeed. However, I'll have to convince the Congress that you're a substantial menace." He was thoughtful for a moment. "I think I'll call the Congressman from Idaho and say that you've been insulting his wife. I think something can be worked out." He rose. "Just a minute," Toffee said. "There's just one more thing; include my friend, Mr. Pillsworth. Say he's been insulting Texas." "Well...." the congressman hesitated. "Please," Toffee cooed. "He might get his feelings hurt if we left him out." "Well, okay," the congressman agreed, and left. Seeing that there was an opening, Marc edged closer. "Is the congressman leaving?" he asked. "He'll be right back," Toffee said pleasantly. "He's gone off to arrange something for me." "What?" Marc said evenly. "Just what has he gone off to arrange?" "Oh, just a little investigation."