"I am not afraid to take it. I will ride to the nearest station on the railroad, which is not over a hundred and forty miles, and then take the train. The journey on the cars will not take over a couple of days, all told."
"And the cost——"
"I will have to take what we have saved from the thieves. But surely, Chet, you do not regret taking that for such a purpose?"
"No! no! take it all! I was thinking if it would be enough."
"I will make it do. I will buy a cut-rate ticket from Ogden, if I can."
"And what shall Paul and I do in the meantime?" questioned Chet in some dismay.
"Do nothing but guard the cattle and the place generally. I will be back, or let you hear from me just as soon as I can."
Paul was equally astonished at Allen's sudden determination. It was, however, what Noel Urner had expected.
"Yes, I would go if I were you," said the latter. "And if you want me to, I will go with you," he added. "I must confess I am deeply interested in this strange case."
"I would like you to go with me first rate," returned Allen. "And whether uncle is found or not, I will promise that you shall be well paid for all the trouble you will be put to."