“They deserve it,” the policeman declared but both boys insisted that any reward should be divided into three parts and that the officer should have one part.
It was after five o’clock before they were again on their way but with less than a hundred miles to go they felt sure they could make it before dark.
“That is, unless we run up against another adventure,” Jack laughed as he leaped into his saddle.
“And here’s hoping we don’t,” Bob added following suit.
His hope was realized and shortly after eight o’clock they turned into the driveway at home and in another minute were greeting their parents and sister.
CHAPTER III
RIPOGENUS DAM.
“It’s a good thing your mother and I are worry proof.”
Mr. Richard Golden laughed as he pushed his chair back from the table and looked across at his two sons. During the meal they had acquainted the family with the story of their adventure on the way home, and the remark had followed its conclusion.
“Which same takes a big load off my mind,” Bob declared with a sly wink at his mother.
“I think I shall put you both in a glass case this summer and never let you out of my sight,” Mrs. Golden smiled.