“No, Mr. Mack, my father went to business. What is it, a telegram?”
“Yes,—something very important too.”
“Then give it to me and I will take it to him at once.”
“I could send it, but——”
“Never mind. Here, I will sign for it,” and Jessie did so. Then the whip cracked and the horses started for the jewelry works on a gallop.
When Jessie handed the telegram to her father he opened it and read the contents eagerly. His face lit up.
“This is good news!” he cried. “Good news! I must go to Boston at once.”
“Have they found the jewels?” questioned his daughter.
“The detective thinks he has located them. Yes, I must go at once.” And Mr. Wadsworth hurried off to prepare for the journey.