“Well, I guess there’s nothing for us to do but to see if there isn’t some way to get to Fairport from here,” remarked Jack, after a pause.
“That’s it–and telephone. There’s a drug-store across the street. It has a ’phone sign.”
“Come on, then.”
Presently they had been connected with the Mansion House, and Cora was at the other end of the wire.
“Oh, Jack, what happened?”
“We got lost–on the wrong road–that’s all.”
“Oh, Jack, I’ve been so worried!”
“Pshaw! What was the use? Didn’t I ever get lost before?”
“Yes, I know—”
“You’re too fussy, Sis. How’s everybody?”