Chapter I: Foreword

The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject. These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Mr. Harland’s body had been found on the sidewalk. 'Say,’ he said, ’you’re a live one, aren’t you?’ It was locked or I would have gone in. 'When did they discover it?’ she said in a low voice.