Off they go, but Reg is puzzled to find out what the business is, for all Hal does is to call for drinks, take a sheet of paper from the rack, and scribble a few words, put it in an envelope, and leave again.
Back in their room at the Palace, Hal explains the purpose of his visit to Menzie's.
"It was this address I wanted," said he, producing a couple of sheets of paper having the name of the hotel stamped on them. "These are for our friend, Dick. I intend to swindle the swindler," he added, as he handed Reg the letter he had written, as follows:
"Dear Dick Burton,
"A chum of mine recommends you as being the very man I want to assist me in a little bit of fun. Meet me at Pier Hotel, St. Kilda, on Tuesday, at 10.45, and bring a good horse. There's a lady in it.
"Yours, etc.,
"Watson.
"P.S.—Enquire for letter of instruction at the bar."
"That's for Dick at this end. Now for another at the other end," and he sat down and wrote:
"Melbourne.