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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ...e executor of the estate, you know, and was looking for Jim because Mr. Frayne left all his money in trust for his nephews son, who is Jim, you see. But Jim doesnt know that because he ran away early this morning. So now weve got to find him, Honey and I. Thats why were going on the trailer trip in the Wheelers Silver Swan, which is really the darlingest little house on wheels you ever saw. Trixie reached out and clutched her fathers sleeve, begging, Please, Dad, say I can go, please! Miss Trask, Honeys governess, is a wonderful driver and the best sport in the world. She has already phoned to Honeys parents in Canada for permission, and Mr. Rainsford is counting on our help. Mr. Belden laughed and patted Trixies brown hand. It looks like its pretty much settled, and I cant see any reason why I should object if Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler approve of the trip. But I dont quite see why a trailer trip is necessary. Couldnt Mr. Rainsford advertise in the papers for Jim and put detectives on his trail? It seems to me Oh, no, Dad, Trixie put in quickly, that would ruin everything. Jonesy, Jims stepfather, is his legal guardian, and Jim has made up his mind that he will never, never go back and live with him. Jonesy thinks Jim died in the fire last night thats what the morning papers said so now he has stopped looking for him. Jonesy doesnt care anything about Jim, Dad. He just wants to get control of the Frayne money. If anything appears in the papers about Jim being still alive, Jonesy will start looking for him again, and then Jim will run away and hide somewhere so well never find him. Im beginning to understand something of what youre saying. Mr. Belden smiled. But if Jims stepfather is as cruel as you claim he is, why cant Mr. Rainsford take the matter to...