“He ought to be consulted in the matter anyway,” said Jimmie.
“Yes, and by the time we get done talking with Mr. Havens those outlaws will have DuBois halfway over to their camp,” grumbled Ben.
“Well, you proposed talking with Mr. Havens yourself!”
“Yes, but I didn’t think that time was an important element in this case just now. Do you think you can climb that slope and get up to the place where those fellows are without being seen?”
“We can climb the slope all right!” Jimmie answered.
“And we ought to do it without being seen,” Ben went on, “because it’s going to be darker than a stack of black cats.”
“What’ll we do when we get there?” asked Jimmie.
“We’ll have to settle that question on the ground!” answered Ben.
“Look here!” cried Jimmie. “I’ve got a hunch!”
“What’s the answer?” asked Ben.