OFF FOR THE SOUTH
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"I could send it, but"
"Never mind. Here, I will sign for it," and Jessie did so. Then the whip cracked and the horses started for the jewelry works on a gallop.
When Jessie handed the telegram to her father he opened it and read the contents eagerly. His face lit up.
"This is good news!" he cried. "Good news! I must go to Boston at once."
"Have they found the jewels?" questioned his daughter.
"The detective thinks he has located them. Yes, I must go at once." And Mr. Wadsworth hurried off to prepare for the journey.
