'Is that any relation to Wolfgang Stegall?' Silver asked quietly.
'He is my husband,' she was equally quiet.
Silver glanced at Watters and back. 'Your husband is an important man,' Watters knew that Silver was explaining things for his benefit. 'If I am correct, he is one of the diplomats from the Austrian Empire involved in the meetings about the war in the East.'
'You are precisely correct,' Karin agreed. The anxiety was strong in her eyes. 'Is it about Wolfgang that you have come to see me?' There was a slight but definite pause. 'Is he in some trouble?'
'Not that we are aware of,' Watters said.
'Please call me Karin.'
'As you wish, Karin.' The name was pleasant on Watters's lips. 'We have not come in connection with your husband.' He saw the instant relief flood her eyes. 'We hav
