There are at least six words of the message which have escaped us;
but what remains -- `Stand by us for God's sake!' -- proves that
this young man saw a formidable danger which approached him,
and from which someone else could protect him. `US,' mark you!
Another person was involved. Who should it be but the pale-faced,
bearded man, who seemed himself in so nervous a state?
What, then, is the connection between Godfrey Staunton and the
bearded man? And what is the third source from which each of
them sought for help against pressing danger? Our inquiry has
already narrowed down to that."
"We have only to find to whom that telegram is addressed,"
I suggested.
"Exactly, my dear Watson. Your reflection, though profound,
had already crossed my mind. But I dare say it may have come to
your notice that if you walk into a post-office and demand to
see the counterfoil of another man's message there may be some
disinclination on the part of the officials to oblige you. There
is so much red tape in these matters! However, I have no doubt
that with a little delicacy and finesse the end may be attained.
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