Both Sandy and Toma were astonished at the outcome of Dick’s investigations.
“A hole under the floor of the cellar!” Sandy exclaimed. “Good Heavens, what do you suppose Factor Frazer has been concealing there?”
“I don’t know but I have a hunch,” Dick answered, proud of the impression he had made.
“Tell us,” pleaded Sandy.
“I haven’t time just now. I’m anxious to get over to the Mekewai brothers’ tepee to have a look around. There’s a remote chance that we’ll find those two sacks of loot.”
Sandy balked. “If we’re going over there,” he said, “I want a gun.”
“I have one,” Dick patted his hip pocket. “Anyway I don’t think they’ll have the courage to attack us in broad daylight. Hurry if you’re coming.”
They followed Dick down the path to the river, then along the shore to the Mekewai tepee. His two chums crowding close behind him, Dick knocked gently against the closed flap.
“Hello! Hello!” he called.
They heard subdued voices within. The flap was drawn aside and the Mekewai boys stooped down and peered at them through the entrance.