"He is, but Heinie doesn't think so. Let's go ask him about Karl now, and I'll guarantee you'll see some fun. Heinie gets mad the minute you mention his name."
"He's jealous of him, isn't he?"
"He surely is. Lena likes Karl better than she does him, I think, and I guess Heinie knows it. That's why he doesn't like Karl."
"Still I don't blame Lena," observed Hugh. "Karl is certainly better looking."
They found Heinrich seated on a chair in the garage busily counting over a large pile of bills. When the boys appeared he showed the same embarrassment he had when Bob had surprised him at the same work before.
"The rich man again," laughed Bob, but Heinrich said nothing.
"Any trace of Percy?" Bob inquired.
"No," said Heinrich sorrowfully. "I guess he iss gone."
"We've just been talking to Karl Hoffmann," said Bob. "You don't suppose he could have stolen him, do you?"
Immediately Heinrich's manner changed. He rose to his feet angrily, while
Bob nudged Hugh. Heinrich became pale with rage.