[Translation of Morse Code: in appreciation of their assistance and kindly interest]

[CONTENTS]

CHAPTERPAGE
I.The New Position[1]
II.A Rescue[12]
III.A New Friend[22]
IV.The Young Operators[33]
V."Flag Number Two!"[43]
VI.A Private Line[54]
VII.The Call to Duty[67]
VIII.An Old Enemy[88]
IX.An Unwelcome Guest[98]
X.A Professional Friendship[107]
XI.The President’s Special[116]
XII.Placing the Blame[127]
XIII.Probing the Mystery[138]
XIV.To the Rescue[150]
XV.Light in Dark Places[160]
XVI.All’s Well That Ends Well[171]
XVII.Allan Entertains a Visitor[185]
XVIII.Facing the Lion[200]
XIX.The First Lesson[211]
XX.What Delayed Extra West[221]
XXI.A Call for Aid[237]
XXII.The Treasure Chest[248]
XXIII."Hands Up!"[260]
XXIV.Jed Hopkins, Phœnix[270]
XXV.How the Plot Was Laid[281]
XXVI.The Pursuit[292]
XXVII.A Gruesome Find[303]
XXVIII.Jed Starts for Home[313]
XXIX.The Young Train Dispatcher[326]

[LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS]

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“Hurled itself on across the waiting-room and through the outer door to safety” (See [page 271])[Frontispiece]
“‘Look out!’ he cried, and seizing him by the arm, dragged him sharply backwards”[21]
“Snatched up the fusee, and fairly hurled himself down the track”[56]
“In the next instant, the tall figure had been flung violently into the room”[153]
“The afternoon passed happily”[200]
“‘It b’longs t’ th’ mine company,’ said Nolan”[291]