"We are resolved by some means to establish communication with this inventor.

He has disappeared, it is true; but he may reappear at any moment, and in any part of the country.

I have chosen you, Strock, to follow him the instant he appears.

You must hold yourself ready to leave Washington on the moment.

Do not quit your house, except to come here to headquarters each day; notify me, each time by telephone, when you start from home, and report to me personally the moment you arrive here." "I will follow orders exactly, Mr.Ward," I answered.