CHAPTER VIII
AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY
The young engineer of No. 999 faced a new mystery, a sharp suspicion darted through his mind. He recalled instantly several queer breaks that the special passenger had made in his conversation.
“Your cousin, is he?” observed Ralph thoughtfully.
“That’s what he is,” affirmed Dave Bissell.
“And his name is Fred Porter?”
“Always has been,” declared Dave. “Why, something up? Humph! I can guess. Bet he’s been up to some of his old tricks. He always was a joker and full of mischief.”
“Tell me more about him,” suggested Ralph.