“Let’s go and find Jerry,” suggested Nelson. “He said he wasn’t busy at ten, and I guess it must be pretty near that time now. Gee, but I miss my watch!”
“And I miss my money,” said Tom.
“Wait a minute,” said Bob. “Here comes Dan. Did you get it, Dan?”
Dan shook his head sadly.
“Thunder!” muttered Tom.
“Do you suppose your father’s away?” asked Bob.
“I don’t believe so. He doesn’t very often go away. Anyhow, mother would be pretty sure to open the message.”
“I think one of us had better telegraph,” said Nelson.
“Wait until noon,” said Bob.