"Get it for me," returned Fred, "and there your task will end. I will undertake the rest."
In less than five minutes the package was placed in Fred's hands.
He opened his vest and placed it inside, carefully pinning it to the waistcoat, so that it might not slip down.
"It will be awkward to carry," he said, "on account of its size. I wish it were safe in Mr. Wainwright's possession."
Then a new idea came to him.
"Is there any express office near here?" he asked.
"The nearest is at Hyacinth, five or six miles away."
"I should like to go there. Do you know where I can hire a team?"
"We are not using ours to-day," said John.
"Then," said Fred promptly, "I will hire it, paying any price your father considers satisfactory, and I will engage you to drive me over. You know the way?"