For the first time in the town's history newsboys went through its
streets, calling out "All about the Murder at Cottonton," and
offering for sale copies of the _Cottonton Journal_. The boys held up
the papers so the headlines in large type could be seen. The word
"Fernborough" caught the eyes of those attracted by the word "Murder"
and the copies were soon disposed of, obliging many intending
purchasers to share the news with those who had been fortunate enough
to obtain copies.
Quincy was in Mason Square when the newsboys arrived and he purchased
a paper. He glanced at the headlines and saw a name that caused him
to utter an exclamation of astonishment. He did not stop to discuss
the matter with any of the large crowd that had been collected, but
whipping up his horse soon reached Mary's home. Leaving the animal
standing in the yard he burst into the sitting room crying loudly,
"Mary! Mary!"
"Why, what is the matter, Quincy--are you hurt?"
"No, but something has happened in Cottonton and they sent newsboys
over here with the papers."
"Somebody living in Fernborough must be mixed up in the affair," said
Mr. Dana, who was sitting in his rocking chair near the window.
"I should say there was, decidedly so. Sit down, and I'll read what
it says."
"THE MURDER AT COTTONTON
"A YOUNG MAN NAMED ROBERT WOOD, A NATIVE OF FERNBOROUGH, ARRESTED AS
THE CRIMINAL AND LOCKED UP WITHOUT BAIL.
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