Feargus, who was about to crank up the “Comet,” suddenly stood up very straight and stiff.
“No, we have not met any persons exactly of that description,” Miss Campbell answered. “Are you looking for the little boy who was kidnapped?”
“Yes.”
“We knew him on board ship. Isn’t it interesting? He was in charge of two tutors and a doctor, poor little soul. I wondered why it took three men to look after one little boy.”
“I suppose it’s because his father is a very busy man,” answered the detective, for such he evidently was. “He is a pathetic little fellow.”
“What about those——” Nancy began, turning to Billie, when Feargus interrupted her.
“Be still,” he said in a low voice.
Billie was surprised and Nancy extremely irritated.
“Is any one suspected?” Miss Campbell was saying.
“Yes, but that is still a secret. However, we are on the track of two suspects.”