ON SPIES

It was thus part of the work of the spy department to watch even the officers of the State.

To be admitted into this service, a man should be skilled in putting on disguises that raise no suspicion He should not be disturbed or unnerved by the scrutinizing looks of those he observes. He should be able under all circumstances to guard secrets and not give him away.

The garbs of sanyasis and of religious orders were favourite disguises to obtain admission into places usually inaccessible.

Iranda is stepping over boundaries ordinarily prohibited. The detective exposes himself to severe castigation on this account. But be should be able to stand all this and preserve the secret of his business.

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