"Where are they now?" asked Burton.

"We got away from 'em at the Squibbs' place thismornin'," exclaimed Charlie.

"Well," exclaimed Burton, "you boes come along with me. If you ain't done nothing the worst you'll get'll bethree squares and a place to sleep for a few days. Iwant you where I can lay my hands on you when Ineed a couple of witnesses," and he herded them overthe fence and into the machine. As he himself was aboutto step in he felt suddenly of his breast pocket.

"What's the matter?" asked one of his companions.