“How could he have learned about Crazy John?” asked Tim.
“Only through keeping close track of my movements and I’ve felt for months that someone has been shadowing me. Sladek is a cool hand and without scruples but I know the only way he learned about Crazy John was through tracing me.”
“Then it looks like he may vote himself a hand in hunting for the treasure.”
“He may, but I think I’ll be ready and capable of taking care of him when the time comes. Sladek is looked upon none too favorably in Central America while I believe I can still claim a lot of friends.”
“Were you really serious about taking me on the expedition?” asked Tim.
“Dead serious,” replied the globe trotter. “You’re resourceful and that’s exactly the type I need. Do you think you can arrange with your editor to get away for about three months?”
“If there’ll be some good stories in connection with the trip, he won’t be likely to object.”
“I guess I can promise him plenty of stories and some of them may be real thrillers. We’re going to make the trip in a submarine.”
Tim stared across the flames at Ford, wondering if he had heard correctly.