Do you know there is a reward of a thousand dollars offered for their apprehension ?" "You don't say so!" exclaimed Jack, laying down his knife and fork.

"Do you think I can get it ?" "You'd better try.

The gang has managed matters so shrewdly that the authorities have been unable to get any clew to their whereabouts.

Can you go to the house ?" "Yes; I took particular notice of its location." "That's lucky.

Now, if you take my advice, you'll inform the authorities before they have time to get away." "I'll do it!" said Jack.