He was a chump not to sell those bonds as soon as he got hold of them." "He didn't dare--he was afraid the market was being watched." "What does he want of those papers, anyway ?" "I don't know exactly.

But you know what he said--there would be a small fortune in it for us if we got 'em.

He says he's got some papers -- or a map I guess it is--but he wants these papers, too.

He didn't dare show himself around here--you know the reason why." "Sure--those Rovers would recognize him, even if he tried to disguise himself." Dick, Tom and Sam listened to this conversation with keenest interest and amazement.

These men had mentioned the name of Sid Merrick, the rascal who had in the past tried so hard to harm them and who had up to the present time escaped the clutches of the law.