"Would you like to accept Mr. Granger's invitation, Sam?" asked Bob.
"But I am afraid you will need me, Bob."
"No; I have Clip. I think it will be well for you to stay. I will call on my way back."
So it was arranged that Sam should leave the boat and stay over. Bob returned to the boat alone.
The next day proved to be an eventful one.
CHAPTER XXIX. ROCKY CREEK LANDING.
Twenty miles further down the river, at a point called Rocky Creek, two men of questionable appearance were walking slowly along the bank. One of them has been already introduced as visiting the boat, and displaying a great deal of curiosity about the cargo. The other, also, had the look of one who preferred to live in any other way than by honest industry.
"Suppose the boy doesn't touch here?" said one.