 Convinced that Abner Sykes, the close-mouthed telegrapher, knew a great deal about the mystery, Kent and Lois finally persuaded him to take them into his confidence. But before the old man could reveal what he knew, he was shot by an unseen assailant. As we continue now, the two reporters are in the corridor of the little local hospital, where they wait anxiously for word of Abner Sykes' condition. Listen. I do hope Mr. Sykes will pull through. So do I, Lois. He seems gruff, but he's really such a sweet old man. Why would anyone want to shoot him?