``I did plan to, when I came over but I've
changed my mind. I believe I'd rather work
while longer in America.''

``Hm-m,'' murmured Calderwell.

There was a brief silence, followed by other
questions and other answers; after which the
friends said good night.

In his own room, as he was dropping off to
sleep, Calderwell muttered drowsily:

``By George! I haven't found out yet what
that blamed `M. J.' stands for!''



CHAPTER II

AUNT HANNAH GETS A LETTER


In the cozy living-room at Hillside, Billy Neilson's
pretty home on Corey Hill, Billy herself sat
writing at the desk. Her pen had just traced the
date, ``October twenty-fifth,'' when Mrs. Stetson
entered with a letter in her hand.