“You are out early,” he said as the boys, still laughing, dropped into chairs. “What’s the occasion of the comedy?”
“We’ve been out to the field,” replied Ben, “and we’re laughing to think how Carl bested Sam and Jimmie last night.”
“What about it?” asked the millionaire.
“Why,” Ben continued, “it seems that Sam and Jimmie planned a moonlight ride in the Ann all by themselves. Carl got next to their scheme and bounced into the seat with Jimmie just as the machine swung into the air. I’ll bet Jimmie was good and provoked about that!”
“What time did the Ann return?” asked Havens.
“Return?” repeated Ben. “She hasn’t returned yet.”
The millionaire turned from the mirror in which he was completing the details of his toilet and faced the boys with a startled look in his eyes. The boys ceased laughing and regarded him curiously.
“Are you sure the boys haven’t returned?” Mr. Havens asked.
“Anyhow,” Glenn replied, “the Ann hasn’t come back!”
“Did they tell you where they were going?” asked Ben.