"I should say he would. I've written him a letter, and I brought it along, thinking you might like to hear it read."
So Percy read the letter already laid before the reader in the last chapter.
Mr. and Mrs. Fogson nodded delighted approval as Percy read his exposure of Jed's humble past.
"I do say that's about the best-written letter I ever heard," said Mrs. Fogson, as Percy concluded.
"Do you think so?" asked Percy with a gratified smile.
"Think so! I am sure of it. Master Percy, I had no idea you had so much talent. Did it take you long to write it?"
"Oh no, I just dashed it off in a few minutes," answered Percy carelessly.
"You ought to be a lawyer; you do express things so neat. Don't you think so, Simeon?"
"Yes, Mrs. Fogson. I always thought Percy a smart boy. But where are you going to send the letter?"
"To Bar Harbor. Jed said that they were going there in a day or two. I thought Mr. Roper ought to know what a low fellow he has with him."