“If Ross didn’t start the fire, then who did?” demanded Red.
“That’s the question we’d all like to have answered,” Dan told him. “If we could find the answer, it might clear us at the bank.”
“We might try to keep watch of this road,” Brad suggested. “I have a hunch whoever started that fire will be using it again. By watching we might learn something.”
The other Cubs agreed that the proposal was a good one. They pointed out, however, that with Mr. Kain on hand to see that no one roved too far afield, any sleuthing must be carried on under difficulties.
“I admit we’re handicapped,” Brad acknowledged. “At any rate we know this road is the place to watch.”
The Cubs emerged from the woods just as Mr. Hatfield drove up with another car loaded with boys from Den 1. Ross was among them.
Seeing the group of Den 2 boys, he turned as if to walk in the opposite direction.
“Ross!” called Brad.
The boy turned reluctantly and waited for the Den Chief. Then before Brad could tell him about the discovery, he said:
“I know the fellows are sore at me, thinking I caused all the trouble with the bank. I’m quitting the Pack. You can have my costume if you want it. Or give it to Dan.”