“Haven’t the least idea. But Mr. Hammond knows.”
“He went to town?” asked Ruth thoughtfully.
“He has gone to confer with the lawyers and see if they can get the court to vacate the injunction issued against our use of Wonota. Bilby and the sheriff came again. They had a warrant this time. It called for the production of Wonota. Luckily you had her off the island at the time. They searched every nook and cranny, and meanwhile Totantora got away. They wanted him too.”
“I think that Bilby is too mean for words!”
“Well, I take it that it was his trump card. He must have some powerful influence behind him. But—”
“But what, Mr. Hooley?” asked Ruth eagerly.
“I can see how we might get over the difficulty if the courts will not listen to reason.”
“Oh! Do tell me!”
“We can move the whole company over the Canadian border, and before Bilby can do anything over there we’ll have finished ‘The Long Lane’s Turning.’ That’s the only way I see out of the mess.”
“But think of the expense!”