You can obtain all the information you desire, and I beg
of you to get into communication with Mr. Hereford or Mr. Andrew
or some other official at once. I append below the addresses of
several persons to whom you may write. They were high in authority.
They will give you facts.
I was convinced that Thane was not on the level when I met him that
day. His stories did not jibe. I said nothing to you at the time,
because I could not be sure of my ground. I think I am reasonably
sure now.
I may add that I have written to Col. Andrew and others on my own
hook. If you care to see their replies, when I get them, I shall
send them to you. All you have to do is to say the word. In any
case, I ask you to believe that my devotion and Mary's deep and
honest love are the excuse for this letter, which you may show to
Mr. Thane if you see fit. I have no right to question his statement
that he served in the Royal Air Force. I know nothing to the
contrary. I speak only of the Ambulance. I am, dear Alix,
Yours devotedly,
ADDISON BLYTHE.
CHAPTER XV
THE FACE AT THE WINDOW
Mrs. Strong, observing her pallor, arose quickly and went to Alix's
side, "What is it, dear?" she cried. "What was in that letter? You
are as white as a ghost." Receiving for answer a pitiful little
smile that was not so much a smile as a grimace of pain, she placed
her hand on the girl's shoulder.
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