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I will see to that part of
it at the right time.
"A FRIEND."
Ted read the letter through three times, trying to clarify it, but each
time his mind became more confused over it.
What did it mean, and how could any stranger know his business when he
had not told a soul about it?
Even Bud did not know why they were in St. Louis; that is, he did not
know the real reason. Ostensibly, they were there to inspect the local
horse market.
There was a loud rap on the door, and Ted went to it and unlocked it.
Throwing the door open, he saw a stranger standing on the threshold,
just about to step in.
He looked at Ted in apparent surprise, then up at the number on the
door, but his eyes fell to the letter which Ted still held in his hand,
and he stared at it like one fascinated.
Ted noticed this, and put the letter behind his back.
As the stranger did not speak, Ted broke the spell by saying, in a
sarcastic tone:
"Well?"
"Oh, I beg your pardon," said the stranger hastily, "but isn't Mr.


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