"And you don't want me to know where you are taking me."
"You've hit it right the first time, youngster," said Dan.
"I suppose it's no use to resist," said Dean firmly, "but I must say that you have no right to take away my freedom."
"You can say it if you want to, but it won't make any difference."
"What are you going to do with me?"
"You'll know in time."
Dan and Kirby ranged themselves one on each side of Dean, and he was walked off between them. He asked one or two questions, but was admonished to keep silence. So they walked for twenty minutes, or perhaps half an hour, when Dan left his side, and Dean was compelled to halt in the custody of Kirby.
"It's all ready!" said Dan, reappearing. Again he took Dean by the arm, and they walked forward perhaps a dozen paces.
Then Kirby said, "Here are some steps."