"But suppose they kidnap him again?" asked De Royster.
"I don't believe they'll dare do that. Perhaps you had better take care where you go, however. In the meanwhile I will make some inquiries about this property. I will communicate with you as soon as I have anything to report."
"Do you think you can make Mr. Annister give back the money he has wrongfully kept?" asked Roy.
"I'm afraid I can't give you an opinion until I have looked further into the case," said the lawyer with a smile. "It may be necessary to take civil action, and we might have to make a criminal complaint. Now don't worry about it. I'll look after it. Just you keep out of the way of those men."
"I will," agreed Roy with a laugh. "I'm not afraid of them, however. I'll be ready for them next time."
"Another thing," went on the lawyer, "don't drink ice cream sodas, or anything else, with strangers."
"I'll stick to Mr. De Royster," said the boy. "I reckon if I trail along with him they'll not be able to rope me."
"Rope you? Oh, yes, I understand," replied the lawyer with a smile. "Yes, that's right. Good morning."