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Phil, Phœnix, and Adam were naturally much amazed by this second disappearance of Chap, which took place immediately after the magistrate's examination; but all conjectures and surmises were soon put to an end by the arrival of a note from Chap, which was brought by a negro boy. It was written on the back of a business card, and read thus:
"DEAR BOYS: I can't stay to any court. Let Adam testify. You can go away by the first boat that stops at Sanford. I am going to catch the Winkyminky. She starts from Enterprise to-night. I'll wait for you in Jacksonville. Good-by.