Secrecy and Detection

The mystery of the League's identity and the missing gold bat drives the plot, with characters like O'Hara and Clowes engaging in detective work to uncover the truth.

The League operates as a secret society, leaving anonymous cards and letters; Trevor and Clowes discuss its past and present activities.

Trevor tries to uncover who sent the threatening letter; Clowes hints at the League's secret operations.

Trevor and Clowes attempt to keep the study wreck quiet while investigating the League's identity and motives.

O'Hara actively investigates the League's secret meetings, recalling past detection efforts and employing stealth to track members.