He had been engrossed in a newspaper. Although he had not distinguished the words of the announcer, he had a vague impression that the voice had spelled his name.
“C — R - U — double L—”
The statement stood out in his mind. He listened to the radio. The announcer was discussing Central Park.
“What’s that fellow talking about?” asked Crull.
“New York City,” replied Blair Windsor.
“That’s funny,” said Crull. “When I get reading I only hear snatches of conversation. I couldn’t figure what the man was saying.”
He tried to dismiss the subject from his mind, although it puzzled him. He laid the paper aside, and continued to listen to the radio.
* * *
Harry Vincent and Perry Quinn came in from the porch. Dinner was ready, and the six men went into the dining room.
During the meal, two persons were silent and thoughtful. One was Harry Vincent. He was wondering which man he should watch: Crull or Quinn.