youth was glad to get in where it was warm when the physician's office in Cedarville was reached.
"Certainly, I will come and see your brother," said Dr. Fremley. "I'll be ready to go in about half an hour."
"Will you go on horseback?"
"Yes."
"Then I'll wait in town and go back with you," said Dick. "I wish to make a purchase or two."
It was agreed that the youth should meet the physician at half-past twelve, and leaving his horse in the latter's stable, Dick walked down the main street of Cedarville.
He had his Christmas money with him, and entering a drug store he bought a cup of hot chocolate, that warmed him considerably. After this he selected a bottle of cologne and a box of chocolates as a Christmas gift for Dora.
Opposite to the drug store was a stationery and book store, and here Dick procured a fancy floral calendar for Mrs. Stanhnope and an interesting girl's book for Dora.
From the store Dick could obtain a side view of the Cedarville Hotel, which stood on a corner up the street, and having paid for his purchases the youth stood near the door and watched the hotel, wondering at the same time if he would see anything of Dan Baxter.
