"Oh, well, there's not much chance of us getting out that far to find out. Go to sleep."
But in the morning a surprise awaited them. When they came down to breakfast they found Mrs. Hardy already at the table, perusing a yellow sheet of paper.
"Telegram?" said Frank.
Mrs. Hardy nodded.
"It's from your father."
"Is he coming back?"
"Not yet. As a matter of fact, he wants you boys to go out to him at once."
Frank and Joe looked at one another incredulously. The news seemed too good to be true. Mrs. Hardy handed over the telegram.
It read:
"Please let Frank and Joe come to me at once. Will send special word and instructions to Majestic Hotel, Chicago.