“First, Mr. Brackett.”
“Oh, sure, him!” exclaimed Bruce. “I’ve thought that all along.”
“He’s the head of all our plans,” went on Hiram. “He’s a good business man, he’s rich and powerful, and he’d know how to handle this muddle better than I. Mr. Brackett must be seen, and you can get ready to take the first train for the town where he has his plant, Bruce.”
This looked like a pretty important mission to Bruce. He was silent, however, as his companion proceeded:
“You are to see Mr. Brackett, tell him everything that has occurred, and ask him to send me instructions as to what I am to do. He will probably come right back with you. I hope so. There’s a train leaving here inside of two hours. You will get to the little Ohio town where the Aero plant is located by early morning. Then, I suppose, Mr. Brackett will wire me.”
“See here, Hiram,” interposed Bruce, “do you think it’s as good for me to go as yourself? There’s lots of things in detail about the plots that have been working against you that I don’t know about and you do.”
“No,” answered Hiram definitely, “I can’t go. As I told you, there were two men to see about this affair.”
“Yes, I remember. Who is the other one?”
“Mr. Borden.”
“Oh, I see,” said Bruce promptly. “Yes, indeed. If he’s the true-blue fellow you think he is he can do something to help you.”