“Nope. Message is prepaid.”
Helen ripped open the envelope with nervous fingers. Who could be sending her a telegram? Was there anything wrong with her father? No, that couldn’t be it for her mother would have received the message.
She unfolded the single sheet of yellow paper and read the telegraph operator’s bold scrawl.
“To: Helen Blair, The Herald, Rolfe. Understand ‘Speed’ Rand is at Rolfe for two days. Have rumor his next flight will be an attempted non-stop refueling flight around the world. See Rand at once and try for confirmation of rumor. Telephone as soon as possible. McClintock, The AP.”
Helen turned to Tom and Margaret.
“I’m to interview ‘Speed’ Rand for the Associated Press,” she exclaimed. “Let’s go!”
CHAPTER XIII
Helen’s Exclusive Story
While the Liberty whisked them through the glistening waters of Lake Dubar toward Sandy Point, Margaret and Tom plied Helen with questions.
“Do you think Rand will give you an interview?” demanded Tom.
“I’ve got to get one,” said Helen, her face flushed and eyes glowing with the excitement of her first big assignment for the Associated Press.