He waited for more questions but none were asked. Jack said, “Do you mind continuing?”
“There isn’t much left. He came and I nabbed him.”
Nuthin’ wagged his head. “But why should he come?” he asked. “Seems to me that only a fool would do that, under the circumstances.”
“Yes, that’s right,” added Bobolink.
The agent smiled. “He’s really no fool and he had a very good reason for coming.”
“What?” Several of the boys shot that question simultaneously.
“A big bunch of money. Maybe ten, fifteen or twenty thousand dollars. Perhaps more. I haven’t counted it yet.”
“Where is it?”
“In the cave. I guess it is perfectly safe until morning.”