Probably these youngsters are half dreaming, yet they may have some information of value." "I know these boys," nodded the lawyer, looking up, "and they are dependable.

They are good, bright boys.

Prescott, come forward and tell me just what you know, or think you know." "First of all, sir," urged Dick, "let me give the best description I can of the man we've seen." "A good idea," nodded Mr.Ripley.

"Go ahead." Nor had young Prescott been engaged very long in his task of description before the tall man broke in excitedly: "That's our man, beyond a question! Where did you see him?
When ?" Dick hastily recounted the strange happenings at the supposedly untenanted cottage of the old water-works project.
"We must get there without delay," called the tall man to two other men who, so far, had kept in the background in the lawyer's office, but who had been deeply interested hearers.

"One of you boys must go up there with us.