“Letter for you, Mr. Merriwell,” he said.
Frank took the letter, and Wynne disappeared, after being thanked for bringing it.
“Excuse me,” said Merry, and he tore open the envelope.
A moment later, having glanced over the letter, he whistled.
“News?” asked Bart.
“Just a note from the gentleman we were speaking of just now,” answered Frank. “It’s from the party who gave me the free advertising.”
“Waal, I’ll be kicked by a blind kaow!” exploded Gallup. “An’ did he hev ther gall to write to ye?”
“Yes,” said Frank. “Listen to this.”
Then he read the letter aloud.
“Mr. Frank Merriwell.