I understand, then, that you are willing to go
out as my accredited representative?"
"Yes, sir. When do you want me to start?" said Frank, promptly.
"As soon as you can get ready."
"I will start to-morrow, if you desire it, sir."
"Let it be to-morrow, then. We will now discuss some of the details
connected with the mission."
CHAPTER XXXIII
PREPARING FOR A JOURNEY
After receiving certain instructions from Mr. Percival in regard to the
manner of carrying on his inquiries, Frank said:
"There is one thing I have thought of, Mr. Percival, that may interfere
with my success."
"What is it, Frank? I shall be glad to receive any suggestion from you."
"I have been thinking, sir, that it may excite surprise that I should
come to Jackson, and remain there without any apparent motive. Perhaps
Mr. Fairfield might suspect that I came from you."
"I hardly think so, Frank. He would not suppose that I would select so
young a messenger. Still, it will be well to think of some pretext for
your stay. Can you help me?"
"I have been thinking, sir, that I might fit myself out as an agent, or
peddler, or something of the kind.
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