“That’s who it was!” agreed Ned. “And he was up to some trick, I’ll bet.”
“If he’s damaged my machine he’ll pay for it,” vowed Jerry.
The two boys, who were joined by Bob in a little while, reached their machines. The crowd of small lads who had not gone watched the three chums as they made a careful examination of their wheels.
“That fellow said he was fixing them,” volunteered a little boy in short trousers.
“What fellow?” asked Ned.
“The one that just went away from here. He had a wrench and screw driver and he was doing something to the engine.”
“Who was he?” asked Jerry, wanting to make sure.
“I know! It was Jack Pender!” exclaimed another of the small boys.
Jerry was the first to finish the examination of his motor.