“Well, if this fellow is the person we think he is, he isn’t any one you would care to have around here, Mr. Obray,” cried Roger.
“And why not?” demanded the manager of the construction camp.
“Because if he is the fellow we think he is, he is a thief and a jailbird!”
CHAPTER IV
WHAT PHIL’S LETTER TOLD
Mr. Ralph Obray was much surprised at the statement made by Roger, and his face showed it.
“That is a pretty strong statement to make against anybody,” he said slowly. “Perhaps you had better explain.”
“I can do that easily enough,” returned the senator’s son. “And Dave here can tell you even more than I can.”
“By the way,” broke in Dave, “may I ask if the fellow left any name?”
“Oh, yes.” The manager of the construction camp glanced at a slip of paper lying on his desk. “Jasper Nicholas.”
“Jasper Nicholas!” cried Roger. “What do you know about that?”