WHILE Connie was trying to explain to the lady about the two watches, Clem Gregg hurried over, bringing Pickpocket Joe.
Close behind him were the Brownies, the fat gentleman, Miss Gordon and Connie’s mother.
Seeing the big yellow gold watch, the stout man immediately identified it as his property.
“And this is my billfold too!” he exclaimed. Rapidly he counted the money. None of it was missing.
“Miss Gordon, isn’t this your lost wrist watch?” Connie asked the teacher, showing her the other recovered article.
“Why, it certainly is!” cried the amazed Miss Gordon. “See, my initials are on the case!”
“How about the Brownie camp money?” Jane interposed hopefully. “Is it here too?”
The Brownies and Mr. Gregg searched carefully under the seat where the lady had found the two watches. Miss Gordon’s billfold was not to be found.
“Pickpocket Joe undoubtedly threw it away long ago and spent the money,” commented Mr. Gregg. “In my opinion, Miss Gordon, you’re lucky to recover your watch.”
“I think so too,” agreed the troop leader. “My, how proud I am of Veve, Connie, and all my girls.”