Howard R. Garis

“ Newton concerning Jimmy. The reporter went to bed about two o'clock, leaving word for the elevator attendant to awaken him in time to get to work at the usual hour.
In their rooms, waiting, and hoping against hope, sat Mrs. Dexter, Larry, and Lucy. Mary had fallen asleep. It was a sad household, though Larry tried hard to make his mother feel that there was no danger to Jimmy.
“I can't help crying,” replied Mrs. Dexter. “My little boy has never been away from me a night in his life. He'll cry so hard, and be so frightened at those rough men! Oh, Larry! ”

“ Now that he had decided on a plan of action, Larry felt a little better. There's nothing so bad for worry or grief as thinking of it. As soon as one can get busy at something the spirits improve.
So it was in Larry's case. He started for Mr. Newton's house, intending to ask his advice about the wording of the notice to be put in the morning papers. ”

“ Newton. “But before we go we'll get an advertisement ready. We'll insert it in several papers. I don't believe in giving in to these blackmailers, but I think in this case we can set a trap for them by this advertisement. I have been doing some work on the case, and I think there'll be some developments shortly.”
“If I only knew that Jimmy was safe, I'd not worry so much,” said Larry, with something like a sob in his throat.
“I think he will be treated all right by the gang,” replied Mr. Newton. “It would not be their policy to hurt him. They are only trying to scare you.” ”