“But if Mrs. Stanhope is here?”
“He says there is nobody but his crowd on the island.”
“They may be in hiding,” suggested Tom.
“If they are, they’ll take good care to keep out of your way—if such a thing is possible.”
“Let us leave!” put in Sam, in a low voice. “I’ve got a plan that may bring results.”
“What?” demanded Dick.
“I’ll tell you as soon as we are out of hearing,” returned the youngest Rover.
The steam tug was backed away from the dock. Koswell and Larkspur grinned in triumph.
“Don’t you think of coming back!” shouted Koswell.
“If you do, remember we are armed,” added Larkspur.