“They have got word to someone aboard the steamer Councillor,” mused Tom. “The trouble they went to to do it looks suspicious and mysterious, though. Hello!”
Tom stared hard at the trap door opening. Through it a head was protruded.
“Anybody here?” its owner called out.
“Yes, I am here,” announced Tom, moving his hand through the slit in the closet door.
“Tom Barnes!”
“That’s right.”
And then Tom gave a start as he recognized his unexpected visitor as Bill Barber, head of the Black Caps.
[CHAPTER XVI—KIDNAPPED]
“Let me out,” said Tom, rattling the closet door.
“Sure, how did you get in there?” asked Bill Barber.