Flash could see that the information had startled the parachute jumper. But before he could explain further or ask a question, the door of the café swung open.
A dapper man in army uniform strode across the room directly toward the pair at the table.
“Ah, here is my host now,” murmured Bailey Brooks.
Flash turned his head. The man who approached was Captain Ernest Johns.
CHAPTER XI
HIGH WATER
Bailey Brooks arose to greet the newcomer. As he turned to introduce Flash, Captain Johns forestalled him by saying in a curt voice:
“We have met before, I believe!”
“At the Columbia Hospital,” recalled Flash.
The Captain seated himself on the opposite side of the table, regarding the cameraman with a cold scrutiny which was not easy to interpret. Assuming that he was an intruder at a private business conference, Flash offered an apology and started to leave.
“No, don’t go.” Captain Johns waved him back into his chair. “Finish your dinner. Why did you fail to keep your promise to Major Hartgrove?”