Accordingly Larry turned the Polly in, and the other lads lowered the sail. They came to anchor between a number of tall trees, where the sloop was almost screened from sight.
Having made certain the boat could not drift away, the six boys, led by Dick, made their way along the shore until they struck something of a path. Coming to a slight rise, Dick pointed with his hand.
"Isn't that a house, on the other side of the hill?" he asked.
"Yes!" cried Tom. "And by the appearance of it I should say it's the place we are looking for!"
CHAPTER XXVIII
AT THE OLD HOUSE
The Rover boys and their chums approached the old house with a good deal of interest. Dick led the way, setting a pace that made it hard for the others to keep up.
"Don't hurry so, Dick," remonstrated Fred. "The house isn't going to run away."
"Dick wants to make sure if that Merrick is around," responded Songbird. "And I can't blame him."