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1917-12-16 Conger Reynolds to Daphne Goodenough Page 5
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took my name and business (he gave them back later) and had a clerk record them, and held me until an officer came along to receive me. This latter, a first lieutenant, demanded my credentials and got them. After much comparing with data in his possession, he evidently decided that I was holeproof and could be safely admitted to the lodge. He took me to an accomplice, who got my name on a sheet of paper and gave me my first instructions. Then they "mugged" me! I don't know whether it was for the hall of fame or the rogues' gallery, but I fear the worst. After that I was released without bail until 9 o'clock Monday morning. It appears that I am not here for instruction, but for immediate duty at intelligence work. And there are signs that I am likely to remain in Washington some considerable time Of course I shall know more
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took my name and business (he gave them back later) and had a clerk record them, and held me until an officer came along to receive me. This latter, a first lieutenant, demanded my credentials and got them. After much comparing with data in his possession, he evidently decided that I was holeproof and could be safely admitted to the lodge. He took me to an accomplice, who got my name on a sheet of paper and gave me my first instructions. Then they "mugged" me! I don't know whether it was for the hall of fame or the rogues' gallery, but I fear the worst. After that I was released without bail until 9 o'clock Monday morning. It appears that I am not here for instruction, but for immediate duty at intelligence work. And there are signs that I am likely to remain in Washington some considerable time Of course I shall know more
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