Now, if Doctor Greenwood has word by telegraph that he must pay five thousand dollars to git his younker back agin, what'll he think ?" "He will think that this has been a pretty expensive outing for Fred," replied Jack, whose buoyancy of spirits prompted his trivial answer.
"Will he pay the money ?" "Yes, and twice as much more, if it is necessary; but won't he be startled and puzzled to know the meaning of it all! He will come right out here himself and bring some of the best detectives in the country." "And if he does that, he'll never see his boy alive." Jack looked at Hazletine in alarm and amazement.

The cowman saw phases of this extraordinary business that had not presented themselves to the youth, and he now proceeded to impress them upon him.

In the first place, the cunning Tozer would make sure of protecting himself and Motoza, though the last was purely a matter of policy and self interest, since he was always ready to sacrifice a comrade.

In arranging the ransom or exchange, Tozer would take no chances.

The friends of Fred Greenwood would have to remain out of sight and in the background.