“Plenty,” declared Phil.
“That is, if it isn’t too long,” added Ted.
“It will not be more than twenty-four hours.”
“Then we are all right, thank you,” returned the elder boy.
“You are quite sure?” persisted the railroad man.
“Positive,” asserted Phil, adding: “that is, if, as you say, it will not be more than twenty-four hours before our letter of credit reaches us.”
“You may see for yourselves,” smiled the conductor, and he handed the telegram he held in his hand to the elder of the young homesteaders. And with his brother looking over his shoulder, Phil read:
“White, conductor 69, Westbound.
“Letter of credit belonging to Porter boys will reach Chikau on 69 tomorrow. If they need ready money, advance them twenty-five dollars and take receipt. Tell agent Chikau to look after them.
“Grey, Supt.”