"You may go," he said with a wave of the hand toward the fellow's pony, saddled and bridled ready for him close at hand, Smoky did not even glance at them. With lowered head he climbed into his saddle, put spurs to his mount and quickly disappeared from the scene.
[CHAPTER X]
BISCUIT AND MYSTERY
"There, I hope we have seen the last of that ruffian," exclaimed the Professor as Smoky rode away.
"I am afraid we haven't, Professor," answered Tad, with a shake of the head.
"Why—why, what makes you think that?"
"He is a vengeful man. He is already plotting to get even with us. However, there's no use to worry about him. We will take care of him if he comes around our outfit."
"Yes, we'll take care of Smoke," jeered Chunky. "I wonder if there are any more like him in these parts?"
"I shouldn't be surprised," returned Tad. "You did very well in helping to hold the other mountaineers off yesterday, Chunky. But you spoiled it all twice."
"How?"