A Separate Peace, Chapter 9

Leper's telegram is addressed to Gene.

“A telegram for Gene? Ifs the Olympic Committee. They want you! Of course they want you! Give it to me, Brownie, I’ll read it aloud to this assembled host.” And it was this which drained away as I watched Finny’s face pass through all the gradations between uproariousness and shock.
I took the telegram from Phineas, facing in advance whatever the destruction was. That was what I learned to do that winter.
I have escaped and need help. I am at Christmas location. You understand. No need to risk address here. My safety depends on you coming at once.
(signed) Your best friend, Elwin Leper Lepellier.