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`` For sure , Mikes , '' replied Fritz . `` Put it dere . '' They shook hands and that settled the matter . Work on the electric stage was resumed , and by noon they had her in perfect condition for her long journey . When they entered the house they met Jack 's beautiful wife and bright little son . Answers had arrived from Missouri . The governor wrote Jack the following lines : `` Mr. Jack Wright , -- In reply to your letter I beg to assure you of my heartfelt gratitude for your kind offer to try to apprehend the James Boys and break up their villainous gang .