"Granted. But we're playing two long shots just the same. I'm right with you, Harry. But I don't want to be disappointed if it doesn't work out."
His companion reached in his pocket and drew out a letter.
"I just stepped in the post office," he explained. "Meant to open this when I came in. It's from Fellows — sent general delivery to reach us here this morning. It can't be very important, but it may have some notes of interest."
He opened the letter and scanned the written page. Bruce Duncan could see that the words were in code.
"Well," said Harry Vincent, smiling. "Here's an answer to your first question. Investigation has revealed that all three men — Hooper, Longstreth, and Meyers — were in Russia some years ago. Looks like the original idea is correct."
"Let's see the letter," suggested Bruce curiously.
Harry gave it to him.
"I said the letter," repeated Bruce.
"I gave it to you."
"No, you didn't. This is a blank sheet of paper."