Both lads bent over the paper.
“It’s written so finely I can hardly make it out,” said Chester, after looking over the paper.
“Bring it over to the window,” replied Hal. “Under a strong light we may be able to read it.”
Again both lads bent over the little piece of paper. This is what they read:
“For the success of military operations in the western theater of war, it is essential that the Russian campaign be pushed with immediate vigor, particularly in the north. Knowing that we are all working in sympathy and accord, without awaiting an answer, I take it for granted that this suggestion will be acted upon.”
“No address and no signature,” said Hal. “What’s it all about?”
Chester bent closer over the paper.
“What’s this at the bottom?” he said.
Hal looked again.