Work and Win No. 2: Fred Fearnot, Detective

# Catalog Note

This issue contains the serial adventure "Fred Fearnot, Detective; or, Balking a Desperate Game" by the author of "Fred Fearnot," a detective-mystery story. The narrative begins with the mysterious robbery of the Bank of Avon by two men who escape with money, bonds, and securities. Academy student Fred Fearnot discovers a concealed horse and buggy near the crime scene and overhears the robbers' plan to catch a westbound train to Dupont. He reports his findings to bank president Cushman and the county sheriff, who assemble a posse. The group rides to Dupont to intercept the suspects. Through cautious investigation at the train station and livery stable, Fred determines the robbers did not catch the morning train but abandoned their horse locally. The narrative emphasizes Fred's deductive reasoning and careful detective work as the pursuit develops. The story continues across multiple chapters.