Later on in the message was given “the word” which Frank was to speak to Delores.
Hodge had seen enough to know how deeply Frank was touched, and he retired as quietly as possible, leaving Merry sitting there reading that astonishing revelation over and over again.
The night was far spent before Frank lay down to sleep. His slumber was filled with dreams, and more than once he murmured:
“Richard—Richard, my brother!”
In the morning Frank spoke “the word” to Juan Delores, saying:
“I have recovered the message that was stolen from me by Anton Mescal, and I have read it over and over. I wish to see my brother.”
Delores bowed.
“You shall see him soon,” he promised.
Then he went away somewhere, and, after a time, returned with the last will and testament of Charles Conrad Merriwell, which he placed in the hands of Frank.