"Of course.  Some of Ben's perennial series on corrupt campaign funds.  That's a subject as safe as being in favor of Christmas.  Maybe they're kept on file for such emergencies - or perhaps Kilgallen is writing them.  In any case, Ben Caxton, the ever-ready Advocate of the Peepul, is still officially on his usual soap box.  Perhaps he planned it that way, my dear - because he found himself in such danger that he did not dare get in touch even with you.  Well?"