Why ?" "Have you read that message ?" The giant traced out the words, almost indecipherable in places from creasing and handling.

He looked up sharply.
"Boston?
You came from Boston ?" "Yes.

That must refer to me.

It must mean what I've been suspecting all along,--that Thayer's been running my mill down, to help along some competitor.

You'll notice that he says he has me where he wants me." "_Oui_--yes.