CHAPTER III.
“Rough On Rats.”
The note came to a close so suddenly that Chick looked up in astonishment.
“Why didn't you go on?” he said.
“Well, the next theory is embraced in that one.”
“Murder?”
“Yes.”
“Humph!”
“What do you think of it all?”
“Decoy letter written by Hatfield. Girl detained somewhere—probably on yacht Mystery—”