"If Hawley has convinced her of the justice of the claim, he will also have pledged her to secrecy.

He is working out of sight like a mole, for he knows the fraud, and will never come to the surface until everything is in readiness.

I know a better way; I'll find Fred, and bring him here.

He would tell you whatever it was he told Hawley, and that will give us the clue." He picked up his hat from the table, but she rose to her feet, holding forth her hands.
"I cannot thank you enough.

Captain Keith," she exclaimed frankly.