FISHING AND HUNTING The remainder of the week went by, and the boys and girls amused themselves as best they could.

During that time, Mr.Endicott received a visit from the sheriff of the county, and Dave and his chums were called upon to tell all they could about the missing horses.

Then, after some whispered talk between the county official and the ranch owner, the lads were requested to describe the man who had been seen on the trail in company with Link Merwell.
"I really think the fellow was Andy Andrews," said the sheriff.

"But if so, he had a big nerve to show himself in these parts." "Didn't you ask Link about the man ?" asked Dave.
"Yes.

He says the fellow was a stranger to him, and they were just riding together for company.