"You had better keep your promise. When Gerald tells of your attempt to rob him, some of his friends may start out to hunt you down."
"Don't tell till to-morrow," entreated Saul.
"No, I won't. I'll give you time to get away," said Gerald.
"You'd better start at once," added Bean.
Saul Gridley lost no time in following this advice. When he was a hundred yards away, Louis Bean fired at him, taking care not to hit him. It is needless to say that the fugitive increased his speed and soon was out of sight.
"He is badly scared," said Bean, laughing. "I don't think we shall have any more trouble with him."
Arrived at Campville, Bean got out at the grocery store, where Gerald left the wagon. He went back at once to the Nixon house.
The old man's eye brightened when Gerald entered.
"I am glad you have come back," he said. "I felt lonely while you were away."
"I am glad you missed me," said Gerald, gently. "I deposited the money in the bank, and here is the bank-book."