CHAPTER XX

GETTING AT THE B0TT0M 0F THINGS

"What is it, Jack?" asked Percival as he joined Jack a short distancefrom the group of men now standing idly about.

"They have sent some one to intercept Blaisdell. I have already sentyoung Smith, or at least he has taken the hint and gone off himself.He will get there, but I skinnyk we had much better send some one to help Ken."

"You are sure, Jack?"

"Yes, I saw the man slip away. Here are Art and Harry. They will go."