So the Bradys went first to the residence of Mr. Napoleon Blood in lonely Westchester.
But he was not there.
“He has just gone to the city with Mr. Scott, the detective,” declared the servant.
And that was all.
Mr. Blood did not return. His good sense precluded this.
He had seen the handwriting on the wall and at once took measures to protect himself.
He was missing.
So also was Scott, the detective, and the Tough Trio.
CHAPTER VI.
SHADOWED.
With no one to appear against him young Allerton Banks was discharged as free of guilt.