As the newspaper men prepared to leave, Colonel Searle added a final word of caution.
“Remember, not a word about our meeting here to anyone. If it becomes known in any way, that we have enlisted you as special agents, it might expose you to needless danger. That’s why we had you meet us here instead of in your office.”
Tim and Ralph were the first to leave room 309. In spite of their excitement they did not speak until they were back in their car where their conversation could not be overheard.
“What do you think of it?” asked Ralph.
“Looks like the state police are expecting serious trouble and are getting ready for it.”
“You mean the Sky Hawk’s old gang?”
“Exactly.”
“I thought they were through when we got the Sky Hawk,” said Ralph.
“I had hoped so,” said Tim, “but I guess it was too good to be true. If they do come this way, they won’t have any love for us.”
Ralph looked down at the little gold eagle in the palm of his hand.