It had included a noteworthy display of minute information of western conditions, extending to the physical features of the country and to every degree of its complex population.

One sentence among many had caught Cary's attention, had perplexed him, and had remained in his memory to be considered afterwards, closely and thoughtfully.

There was one possible meaning-- Cary crumpled the letter in his hand.

Rand's speech perplexed him no longer.

That was it--that was it! His breath came quickly.