"Has Mr. Shale ever been able to connect him with the stealing of the Sprite?"
"No, that affair is still as much of a mystery as ever."
"I think it might pay to have Dan Marcy watched."
Dolly was a fast mare, and touching her up occasionally with the whip made her keep at a good speed. On and on they went, until from a slight rise of ground they could see the church spires of Lakeport.
"What time is it now?" asked Joe.
"Exactly twelve minutes of three," answered Mr. Rush, after consulting his watch.
"And how far have we still to go?"
"About a mile and a half, and then around to the baseball field. I suppose you want to go right over."
"Oh, yes."
"We haven't any suits," put in Fred.