No foolish talk like that, Tom. This is a serious matter.

Hubbard

But Knox has no money. A Starkweather stenographer comes high.

Starkweather

There is more than Knox behind this. (Enter Dobleman, walking quickly and in a state of controlled excitement.)

Dobleman

(To Starkweather.) You received that telegram, sir?

(Starkweather nods.) I got the New York office—Martinaw—right along afterward, by long distance. I thought best to follow and tell you.

Starkweather

What did Martinaw say?