Having received this message Randy consulted a time table and found that the first Albany train would arrive at the station across the river at about seven o'clock. He arranged to be on hand, and then tried to go to sleep again. But the most he could do was to take a few fitful naps.
As soon as the train rolled in Philip Bartlett alighted. Randy rushed towards him.
"Are you going to Oakdale?" he asked, quickly.
"Do you think it worth while, Randy?"
"I do."
"Then I will go. You must come along."
"I will," answered our hero, and then Mr. Bartlett got back on the train and Randy followed him.
"I left word with Mr. Ball, so Captain Hadley won't worry about me," Randy explained when seated.
"Now tell me what this means?" asked Philip Bartlett, impatiently. "I have been on the anxious seat ever since I received your telegram."
"I want you to get in ahead of Mr. Bangs," said our hero, and then told all he had overheard.