On two occasions he telephoned Mr. Manheim, intending to inquire as to any possible intruders on Skeleton Island.
He was informed that the island owner was out of the city and would not return before Saturday.
Though Brad and Dan were careful to say nothing of their unfortunate experience on Skeleton Island, the other Cubs guessed that there was more to the story than had been told.
“Come on—give,” Midge urged. “I know you boys are too smart to let a boat get away from you, even in a storm.”
“Nothing to report,” Dan replied with a wide grin.
His silence only made the Cubs more curious. They discussed the proposed camping trip at great length, building up elements of mystery and adventure. And to make their rivals, the Cubs of Den 1, envious, they passed out hints that something queer already had happened there.
In due time, these rumors reached the ears of Ross Langdon.
Still smarting from his defeat in the swimming meet, he told his buddies that he intended to have a little wholesome fun at Dan Carter’s expense.
“Just be sure it’s fun and not revenge,” a fellow Cub warned him. “Seems to me you’ve been a sore-head ever since you lost the race.”
“Who lost a race?” Ross retorted. “I wuz robbed!”