“On the contrary, Belden, it is very significant to me,” said Nick. “You have heard it said, no doubt, that some men have dust on their clothes, others in them.”
“Dust—you mean money?”
“Exactly. There is money moving in some way, Belden, or about to be moved, of which felonious advantage is going to be taken. In other words, Belden, crooks are out to get the money.”
“Ah, I see!” Belden exclaimed, with eyes lighting. “You suspect that a crime is being framed up.”
“Precisely. I feel reasonably sure of it, in fact.”
“For any other reason?”
“Yes. Notice the last phrase in the message.”
“Ware eagle,” said Belden, reading it. “What the deuce can you make of that? Is one of them to wear an eagle, or some such insignia?”
“Not at all,” said Nick. “It’s a warning.”
“A warning?”