Mr. Grant was soon in the midst of his story. He had been for many hours at Dover trying to discover a trace of his missing nephew, and had signally failed.
“Mr. Adair, the road detective, advised me to see you,” said Mr. Grant, “for you saw the men 96 who captured my nephew. Would you know them again?”
“Some of them,” responded Ralph.
“Very well, then. I ask you as a special favor to return with me to Dover and assist me in my task.”
“I will do so gladly,” said Ralph.
One hour later a special conveyed the president of the Great Northern and Ralph Fairbanks down the line to Dover.