"What then?"
"I'm going to turn detective myself and find Grit! See, here is the first clue," and he held up the envelope of the letter. "This was mailed in Leonardville. I'm going there for a starter, and I'll find Grit!"
With flashing eyes Dick hurried to the stables to order Rex saddled.
CHAPTER XVII.
GRIT'S REVENGE.
Peters soon had the horse ready, and as Dick leaped into the saddle his father came hurrying out to the stables.
"Now be careful, Dick," he cautioned. "Don't do anything rash. What are your plans?"
"I'm going to ride in the direction of Leonardville. That's about ten miles by the main road. I'll inquire as I go along; but what I'll do after I get there I can't tell."