“Dutch?” he asked.
“Yes,” replied Leonard. “I am, or was, connected with an importing house in New York.”
“Queer writing, isn’t it?”
“Yes,” replied Leonard.
He was apparently absorbed in preparing his message, but he was really in the utmost trepidation lest his ruse should be detected.
But Snags had no suspicions. He threw the portion of the letter on the floor again, and waited patiently.
The following was what Leonard submitted to him:
“I am a prisoner, but unharmed. I have learned of your situation, and pray that you may be safely delivered from it. Do not concern yourself about me. I am guarded closely, but treated well enough. I am helpless to serve you.
L. L.”
Snags read it carefully.