“Well, it just happens to be true,” announced Mr. Grey.
For a short while there was silence, as though they were all overcome by the government man’s statement. “Is it the Moonshine Charlie gang?” asked Jim Spencer.
“That’s right,” answered Mr. Grey. “And I’m here to ask you for ten men to round up the gang.”
“Right away?” asked Chief Bates.
“Right away.”
“Jim,” said the chief, addressing his detective, “round up ten men and get them ready. What else, Mr. Grey?”
“Nothing else,” he answered. “That is, for the present.” Addressing the boys, he said, “Well, fellows, how do you think we ought to go about it? But before we discuss that, may I know who you are?”
Paul rose. “My name is Paul—Paul Morrison. And I’m glad to know you, Mr. Grey.”
“Thank you. You fellows have done some very good work.”