"That's true."
"By request of whom?"
The member smiled. He did not relish the aggressive manner of the gentleman from Maine. He answered rather ironically:
"I'm not prepared to give you that information—at least not for the present."
John Carlton was greatly chagrined at the turn of affairs. He was prepared for open opposition, but how could he fight a foe who remained in the dark? Green Island was not in Collins' district. So it was plain that the amendment was inspired by someone else. Carlton tried to find out who this one was and failed. Felix Conway was called into consultation and the two men went to the Congressman's office, where they discussed the question for more than an hour. But when they finished they were no nearer a solution than in the beginning. Just as they arose the door opened and Barry Wynn came into the room. He was breathless.
"Mr. Carlton!" he cried. "Mr. Carlton!"
"Well, what is it?"
"I've found out who got Mr. Collins to offer that amendment."
Both men were on their feet. They spoke simultaneously.
"Who was it?"