CHAPTER XXII.
CONCLUSION.
They found that they could send a telegram from the railroad depot, and so Garry addressed the following query to his father:
"Can you find out immediately who owns land about five miles west of Jennings, just at edge of what appears to be big lumber tract. If not, can you refer us to someone in Jennings who knows? Important, rush answer.
Garry."
"Now all we can do is wait for the answer. In the meantime, let's look around the town a bit," said Garry.
This they did, but found little to see. They did not care to inquire about the ownership of land from anyone in the town, as it would mean dodging the questions of the curious natives of the little village.
Several trips were made to the station, and finally they got an answer. It said:
"I do. Why?