The little fellow, when the detective left him alone with his companion, Crackers, felt lonesome.
Jack could not explain satisfactorily to his own mind the depression of spirits.
He found some liquor in the cupboard, and, although he imbibed quite freely, the feeling of heaviness and melancholy did not leave him.
The sun was sinking behind the wood surrounding the hut, when the door was thrown open and Dell Ladley entered.
Before going to Shea’s place, after leaving Elmer Greer, Dick Denton had called upon the girl and given her instructions to open negotiations with the banker’s family for his return.
He had informed her of the location of their hiding place, and, without much difficulty, Dell was able to find it.
“Hello, Jack, you here?”
“Well, I seem to be,” replied that individual, “but I can’t say as how I like it.”
“Where are Skip and Dick?” the girl inquired.
“I don’t know; wish I did.”