White’s team included a former Texas Ranger who was said to
be suited for “any element of danger.” Credit 36White relayed to Hoover which men he wanted, and those not
already assigned to the Oklahoma office received urgent orders, in
code, from headquarters: “PROCEED UNDER COVER IMMEDIATELY
REPORTING TO AGENT IN CHARGE TOM WHITE.” Once the team had been
assembled, White grabbed his gun and set out for Osage County—
another traveler in the mist.