“That remains to be found out.”
“Will you let the authorities know about this?”
“At once! The more people we get on this trail, the quicker we’ll be able to run those rascals down.”
CHAPTER XXIV
ANOTHER CLUE
Dave and Roger lost no time in getting back to the business section of Crandall, and there they inquired their way to police headquarters. They found the chief in charge, and introducing themselves asked him if he knew about the disappearance of the girls.
“Oh, yes, I know all about that,” answered the chief. “We’ve been on the watch for them, but so far nothing has come to light.”
Thereupon Dave and Roger related what they had heard from the lame boy and those at the Bliss House, and then what the little girls had told.
“This is mighty interesting,” mused the chief. “But I don’t see what I can do except to have my men on the watch for that automobile. If it turns up, do you want the party running it held?”
“I certainly do!” answered Dave. “Or better yet, if you get the chance, have the auto followed and see where it goes to—especially if it goes down the Kapton road.”
“All right, I’ll do that.”