"And now I'll be off and away," said the constable, rising and pulling on a heavy, short hunting coat. "I'll telephone to the Gridley police, of course. You won't see the rascal again. Rest easy on that score."
"I hope we won't see him," muttered Dave, as the boys stood outside the cabin watching the departing officers.
"If we do we'll get out of it better than Mr. Fits does, anyway," half boasted Dick.
CHAPTER XVIII
YOUNG MR. COME-BACK & CO.
AY, you fellows——" began Hen, stepping out and joining Dick & Co.
All six turned to gaze at Dutcher. Then they looked at each other, the same thought in six minds. It was Dick who spoke:
"Hen, we came near overlooking the fact that this is your chance to get back to your friends. Get on your coat, your cap and mittens, and——"