“That is for Mr. Tower and Mr. Van Hofen to decide.”
“Yes, I quite understand. I have seen Mr. Tower, and he shares my opinion.”
“Just so, Senator. At any rate, the yacht mystery is almost cleared up.”
“I agree with you most heartily.”
For the first time in nearly twenty-four hours Senator Meiklejohn looked contented with life when he hung up the receiver. Therefore, it was well for his peace of mind that he could not hear Steingall’s silent comment as he, in turn, disconnected the phone.
“That old fox agreed with me too heartily,” he thought. “The yacht mystery is only just beginning—or I’m a Dutchman!”