“What do you mean?”
“He is in jail,” answered the young book agent, and related some of the particulars.
“And that is what delayed you. I thought it was strange you didn’t come on that other train. What do you propose to do?”
“Hunt up this Jabez Garrison without delay, and if he is really the man we want, have him arrested on the spot.”
“All right, Frank; I’ll do whatever you say. You know more about this case than I do.”
“We must find an officer first.”
“There is one around this depot.”
“Let us go to headquarters, Mark. We want an experienced man—one who will not make a mess of this matter. This Jabez Garrison must be a very slick individual with whom to deal.”
They were directed to the station, and Frank engaged a cab to take them to the place.
“Are all the folks well at home?” questioned Mark, on the way.