He had tasted the joy of adventure, the thrill of danger, and it was still alluring.

This advertisement promised a mystery which strangely attracted his imagination.
_"Wanted: Young man of education and daring for service involving some personal peril.

Good pay, and unusual reward if successful.

May have to leave city.

Purpose disclosed only in personal interview."_ As Thompson had pointed out, this was not signed, nor any address given.
West crossed over to an unoccupied desk, and wrote a reply, changing the wording several times, and finally making a clean copy.