"Yes, the whole family has money. But, at the same time, that has nothing to do with it. I'll tell you what I propose to do," continued Carson Davenport earnestly. "I'll wait until I am sure that he——"
This was as much as the Rover boys heard for the time being. Around the corner of the building from the main street had come three figures. They had been abreast, but now they approached on the cinder path in single file. As they came closer the lights from the restaurant fell on their faces, and to their intense surprise the four Rovers recognized Gabe Werner, Nappy Martell, and Slugger Brown.
CHAPTER XXI
WORDS AND BLOWS
The surprise on both sides was equal, and for a moment neither the Rovers nor those in the other crowd uttered a word.
"What are you doing here, Jack Rover?" demanded Nappy Martell at length, as he scowled at the youth and his cousins.
"I might ask the same question of you, Nappy," was Jack's return.
"Did you come here from that detention camp?" questioned Fred.
"That's none of your business," retorted Slugger Brown.