Tim sent the word. His hands gripped the flag staff with a nervous, straining strength.
"—patriot—"
This word followed the first.
"—places—his—all—"
Tim was breathing hard.
"—at—the—service—"
His throat was dry.
"—of—his—"
Tim's arms trembled. Was there much more?
"—country," said Ritter, as though he couldn't get the word out fast enough. "End of message."