"And yet Cameron gave Bert a crack on the coco and stole the code message!" suggested Will.
"He probably thought the message referred to our mining properties!" declared Fenton. "We had a right to suppose it had."
"Then you won't tell us where the plans are?" demanded Will.
"I tell you that I don't know anything about the plans," screamed Fenton. "I never saw the plans."
"All right," Will replied. "We'll leave you fellows out here to think the matter over. By morning you will probably know where the plans are hidden. The mosquitos may be able to convince you."
"A little meditation may refresh his memory," Frank said.
"What have you got to do about it, anyhow?" demanded Cameron. "I don't think you've got any right to butt in here!"
"Who is that freshie?" asked Fenton.
"Frank Disbrow," replied the doctor with a smile. "He's the son of the military officer in charge of the military stations in Alaska."
The boys all turned and regarded Frank curiously.