But we may not be able to get you back here before to-morrow noon.
"That will be all right," Dick assured him.

"Dave and Greg, you'll join me in going with the officers, won't you ?" Darry and Holmes both assented eagerly.
"If you've any extra grub, then, put it up and come along," urged the deputy.

"There's room for five in the automobile we're using." "How did you men know that we were here ?" Reade inquired, while Dick and Greg made haste to get food together for the trip.
"Saw your campfire," replied the deputy laconically.

"We didn't believe Tag would build such a large fire, but we took a chance and looked in.

If you haven't anything else to do, young Long-legs, you might pick out three stout clubs for your friends." Laughing good-naturedly at the nickname, Tom bestirred himself.
Within three minutes all was ready.
Dick, Dave and Greg stepped away after the officers.