Ted delivered the papers he had brought for Strong. Strong took them eagerly and just as eagerly Ted gave them up. He heaved a sigh of relief at getting rid of them. 44
“This paper alone,” Strong picked up one of the papers from his desk, where he had placed them, “if trouble should come, would prove to the United States Government what the Germans are doing in the States and just how it affects Canada. Without this it would be disagreeable to be found doing some of the things we find ourselves compelled to do. I see, also, that this letter says that I may count on your help. We will need it, I am sure.
“Tonight, the Germans are to hold a meeting. The purpose and decision reached there we must know at all costs. We must go down there, you and Walker and I. Walker is the man in the office. He has the necessary knowledge to place a dictaphone or tap a telephone wire. Also, he, another man named Bronson, and I have already made arrangements for placing that dictaphone at the Germans’ meeting-place.”
He turned to Walker. “Are you ready?”
“In about five minutes,” replied Walker, with a grin.
While they were waiting Strong suddenly thought of something. 45
“As I understand—am I right?—you were a newsboy up to a year ago?”
“Yes, sir, I was,” answered Ted.
“Good. Do you think you could manage to fix yourself up as one and meet us in front of the Auditorium?”
“I think I can,” replied the boy, after a moment’s thought.