Bob replaced the gag after a struggle, and the search went on. But there was no sign of any money save six coppers which Nelson fished out of a trousers pocket.
“Well, I’m glad you got your watch,” said Bob, as they stopped work for want of any further recesses to search.
“Wish I had my twenty-six dollars,” said Tom longingly.
“I suppose he blew it in somewhere,” said Dan.
“He’s only had five days to do it,” said Nelson thoughtfully. “It’s more likely he’s hidden it somewhere.”
“We might make a bargain with him,” said Bob.
“What sort of a bargain?”
“Tell him we’ll let him go if he’ll tell us where the money is.”
“I wouldn’t believe him,” answered Dan.