She took the receiver from the instrument by her side.
"Number 700, New York City." "You will ask," Quest continued, "whether he is all right, whether the jewels are safe." There was a brief silence, then the girl's voice.
"Are you there, James ?...

Yes, I am Lenora.

Are you safe?
Have you the jewels ?...

Where ?...

You are sure that you are safe....