Had it been beyond that line, it would have been much harder to reach.
The operator at Suwalki, when he called him by wireless, complained bitterly, saying that he had been trying for hours to get an answer.
Boris's father had been heard from and was extremely anxious to get into touch with his son.

But it seemed the news that Fred sent made up for this.

The man at Suwalki was incredulous.
"Our information is that General von Hindenburg is many miles from where you are," he flashed back.

"Are you sure of your facts ?" "Absolutely sure," Fred answered.

"Do you want the exact location of the house used as headquarters?
I can describe it for you if you have the village shown on your map." "Yes.