BIGGLES FLIES NORTH

by Captain W. E. Johns

XXIII. CONCLUSION (Pages 254 – 256)

Biggles confirms with Delaney that he is no longer in doubt as to who killed Mose and that they are no longer under arrest. Biggles wants to fly up to Moose Creek to tell them that their gold is safe. Delaney advises him to stay until he has spoken to the Captain of the Mounties. When Biggles later sees Delaney and his superior officer, he gives a full account of their adventures from the time they received Wilks’s letter in London. Biggles reckons that when Canwell hears what has happened, he ought to give Arctic Airways a contract for handling all their freight. The Captain agrees and says he knows the chairman of the company and he’ll have a word with him at the first opportunity. A day or so later, contracts are forthcoming. Wilks implores the others to stay and share the profits of the enterprise but Biggles is adamant in his refusal to tie himself to any one spot. However, they do stay on until Arctic Airways is reorganised on proper lines. Wilks finds no difficulty in getting staff with McBain and his gang removed. Wilks flies our heroes back to Quebec in one of two Jupiters the firm now possesses and they say their good-byes. “Thanks for coming over” says Wilks. “Don’t mention it,” grinned Biggles, “It’s been a pleasure”.