Cora did as directed and gave a start of surprise.
“Why,” she exclaimed, “it’s the man who tried to steal my purse!”
CHAPTER XXIII
A TANGLED SKEIN
Belle followed Cora’s gaze.
“Sure enough,” she ejaculated, “it’s that man Higby!”
“What do you suppose he’s doing here?” wondered Cora.
“I suppose he’s off on his vacation,” hazarded Bess. “Likely enough he’s stopping at one of the boarding houses in Wilton.”
“You girls seem to be hypnotized,” laughed Jack. “We’ll get jealous if you keep looking at those chaps any longer.”
“Do you see that man over there?” asked Cora, indicating Higby.
“The fellow with the rainbow tie?” asked Jack. “Yes, I see him. What of him?”