"I shall now proceed to prove my accusations," Old Curmudgeon continued. "Bring in those operators!"
There was a commotion at the door, and two radio men came in, saluting smartly. Curtis wondered what was coming.
Old Curmudgeon smiled at them. "You are the radio operators on island stations 297 and 364?"
"Yes, sir."
"And you were both on duty during the mysterious two hours of silence on the night of July 7th?"
"Yes, sir!"
"Did you at any time during the two hours leave your posts?"
"No, sir!"
"Did you, during those two hours, receive any call whatsoever or give out bearings to any ship, particularly the U. S. Cruiser Comerford?"
"No, sir!"