“We landed all of the crooks but two,” said Nick. “They took fright a month ago when they heard we were to take the case and it has been reported that they have come East. In that case, Patsy, you may have a chance to bag the men who slipped through my hands.”
“Nothing would please me better,” was Patsy’s retort, and Nick laughed at the boy’s eagerness.
“I bet Patsy will strike the fellows before you can say Jack Robinson,” put in Chick, with a grin.
“You win your bet,” said Patsy, coolly. “I think I can put you on the trail of at least one of the men you want. The other fellow will have to stand till I look around a little.”
“What!”
“What!”
The word leaped from the lips of both Nick and Chick.
It was Patsy’s turn to grin now.
“When you boys stop jollying,” he said, “we will get down to business.”
“See here, Patsy, you’ve got news,” cried Nick. “Out with it.”