"All right, Songbird, come ahead," was Sam's answer; and a little later found the pair on the road.
It did not take long to reach the Sanderson farm, and as they entered the lane Sam tooted his horn loudly.
"I've brought you a visitor, Minnie!" cried the Rover boy, as he brought the machine to a standstill. "Here is somebody I know you won't want to see, but I'm going to leave him here nevertheless," and he grinned broadly.
"Oh, John!" burst out the farmer's daughter, and blushed deeply. She came forward and shook hands with both youths. "I am more than glad to see you."
"I am on my way to Hope, so I won't come in," went on Sam. "How is everything, Minnie?"
"Oh, about as usual," answered the girl, and then went on: "Of course you know all about what Tom did for us? It was splendid!"
"You haven't heard anything more regarding the money?"
"Not a thing, Sam. I thought maybe you had something to tell," and the girl turned from Sam to Songbird.
"We have sent out the photographs and the description of Blackie Crowden," answered the latter. "They are going to the police in all the large cities, so if Crowden turns up at all he'll be arrested sooner or later."
After a few more words Sam left the Sanderson place and headed directly for Hope.