Appalled with the magnitude of the villain’s plot all remained silent. But the mystery was cleared up at last.
All understood now exactly the deep game of Artemas Cliff.
But one sentiment reigned supreme in the breasts of all. Artemas Cliff should be brought to justice.
It was easy enough to see how the wretch in planning to win Bessie Rodman had enticed Rodman to the East and there murdered him. Then to kill two birds with one stone he had caused the awful crime by clever circumstantial evidence to be thrown upon his wealthy uncle, James Travers.
Of course, with Travers’ death, he would inherit the millions left by him.
Ralph Rodman was dead. The ranch was a heap of ashes.
For these crimes Artemas Cliff was responsible. But Bessie Rodman was yet in his power. Travers was near the gallows.
These two people must be saved.
Frank Reade, Jr., saw the mission, as did Harmon.
Instinctively they clasped hands.