TO THE RESCUE
"If this weather keeps on, skating and iceboating will soon be over, Jack."
"Right you are, Pepper. I think if we want any more skating this season we had better go out this afternoon."
"Just what I say!" cried Dale Blackmore. "If it starts to rain the ice will be gone in no time."
"All out for a skate, as soon as school is dismissed!" came from Andy.
A week had passed, and during that time nothing had been learned concerning the robbery at Point View Lodge. Mr. Ford had hired two city detectives but, so far, neither these men, nor the local constable, had been able to accomplish anything. One city detective was trying to locate Cameron Smith, but that individual could not be traced.
During the past few days the weather had moderated greatly. Much of the snow was gone, and the cadets feared that soon the ice on the lake would disappear and then skating would be a thing of the past.
"Spring will be here before you know it," said Pepper.
"Yes, and then summer, and the end of our days at Putnam Hall," added Jack, with something of a sigh.
"Jack, how are you getting along in your studies?" questioned Andy.