Then itâs an entire mystery? âYes, Phrida.â âBut itâs astounding! It really seems so utterly impossible,â declared my well-beloved, amazed at what I had just related. âIâve simply stated hard facts.â âBut thereâs been nothing about this affair in the papers.â âFor certain reasons the authorities are not exactly anxious for any publicity. It is a very puzzling problem, and they do not care to own themselves baffled,â I replied.