“One thing I discovered from those documents in the satchels,” said Ralph. “Farrington has transferred all his property to Bartlett so we could not collect the money he owes us.” 172
“Then we shall lose our twenty thousand dollars after all,” said Mrs. Fairbanks anxiously.
“Wait and see,” replied Ralph, with a mysterious smile. “I am not yet through with Gasper Farrington.”
CHAPTER XXII
THE LIMITED MAIL
“All aboard!”
The conductor of the Limited Mail gave the signal cheerily. Ralph swung in from his side of the cab on the crack locomotive of the road. Old John Griscom gave a chuckle of delight and the trip to the city began.