"First-rate. I would be of great help to you, too, as I am familiar with all parts of the State."
"That settles the matter then. You go with us."
"When will you depart?"
"I'm going to write to the Governor of Missouri, and I'll go just as soon as I get a reply from him."
"I'll write him at the same time then, and I feel confident that we won't be there long before we break up that gang of outlaws, and have the James Boys behind the bars."
CHAPTER IV.
OFF FOR MISSOURI.
The sheriff resolved to remain in Wrightstown, and start from there on the Terror, with Jack and his two friends.
While awaiting a reply from the Governor of Missouri he put up at the Sea Spider house, and went daily to the young inventor's workshop to help get the engine ready.
Jack had to purchase many necessary articles to equip the electric engine, and while they were stocking her, he said one day to Timberlake: