“What sort of a proposal will you make?” he asked.
Frank did not answer the question, for, at that moment, another man entered the park, saw Merriwell, and approached him swiftly.
“Hardy!” exclaimed Frank.
“Hardy!” cried Rattleton, softly. “He’s up to something now. Look out for him, Merry! Don’t be trapped.”
CHAPTER XXI.
CAPT. MERRIWELL.
Phil Hardy was an honest-looking fellow, and it was not remarkable that Merriwell did not believe him the crafty chap Rattleton represented him to be.
He came forward swiftly.
“You are the very man I am looking for, Mr. Merriwell,” he said.
“Well, you have found me,” smiled Frank.