Mr. Hatfield opposed this suggestion. “Someone would have to stay here on a twenty-four-hour schedule, Dan. That isn’t practical.”
“I guess not,” Dan admitted gloomily.
“We’re tired and discouraged tonight,” Mr. Hatfield resumed. “Suppose we decide what to do about the painting tomorrow. Meanwhile, maybe Mr. Holloway or I will have an inspiration.”
So the matter was left. As the Cubs started up the slope toward Mr. Holloway’s home, Mr. Hatfield recalled that his hat was lying inside the hogan. Telling the Cubs not to wait for him, he went inside to get it.
A moment later he was outside the hut again, calling excitedly to the boys.
“Come back here a minute!” he shouted. “I want to show you something!”
CHAPTER 14
RED’S SLIP OF TONGUE
At Mr. Hatfield’s shout, the Cubs, who had started toward the house, immediately turned back.
Dan was the first to reach the doorway of the hogan. He thought he could guess why the Cub leader had called.
“Something else stolen?” he demanded.