There was much to talk about and more to anticipate.

The officials in all counties contiguous had out their dragnets, and word was expected at any time that the fugitives had fallen into their hands.
But not that day, nor the next, nor any day, in fact, did news come of their capture, so Tinkletown was obliged to settle back into a state of tranquility.

Some little interest was aroused when the town board ordered the calaboose repaired, and there was a ripple of excitement attached to the funeral of the only kidnaper in captivity.

It was necessary to postpone the oyster supper at the Methodist Church, but there was some consolation in the knowledge that it would soon be summer-time and the benighted Africans would not need the money for winter clothes.

The reception at the minister's house was a fizzle.