“Is that all?”
“It would ruin a pair of good engines.”
“If that’s all, boys,” responded Tremaine, “don’t let it worry you. If you hurt any engines, or damage your boat in any way, I’ll make good for it. I want to catch Dixon, and get that stolen money back. But, above money and every other consideration—at no matter what expense—I feel that I must overtake and punish the man who so fearfully abused my confidence and trust!”
CHAPTER XXIII
DIXON’S COWARDLY ACT
IN the next half hour the hull streak of the “Buzzard” became large enough for all aboard the “Restless” to see it with the naked eye.
“We’re surely gaining,” cried Tremaine, joyously.
“Not enough, sir,” replied Tom, shaking his head.
“What do you mean, lad?”