He sat up straight. "There's the trouble! The addresses!"
"The addresses? Why?"
"There's only one list of the men and where they live. That's the book of the secretary and treasurer."
"Won't he lend it to you?"
Tom had to laugh. "Connelly lend it to me! Connelly's one of the best friends Foley's got."
"Then there's no way of getting it?"
"He keeps it in his office, and when he's not there the office is locked. But we'll get it somehow."
"Well, then if you'll write out the letter and send it to me in a day or two, I'll see to having it printed right away."
It flashed upon Tom what a strong concluding statement to the letter the guarantee from Mr. Baxter would make. He told Ruth of his idea, of his attempts to get the guarantee, and of the influence it would have on the men.
"He's probably forgotten all about it," she said. "I think I may be able to help you to get it. I can speak to Aunt Elizabeth and have her speak to him."