"Which comes entirely from the fact that Hogan here tried to knock the horse out once," declared Harlow.
"I don't know about that, either," said Hartwick. "But I want to say one thing here and now: If there's any one of this party who is playing double and carrying information to Merriwell, he'd better order his
own coffin without delay, for he is bound to be found out, and we'll throw him cold in a minute."
He looked at Ditson in a most significant manner as he said this, but Roll showed no signs of guilt.
"Well, what's yer plan of war, boss?" asked Hogan, impatiently.
"Don't get in too much of a hurry," scowled Hartwick.
"We know Merriwell intends to enter Nemo in the Mystic Park races, at Bethany."
"Yes."
"That is the time to get at him."
"How?"