"Very well then, you shall go," answered Lemuel Hankers.
The next day saw the rich man and his son on their way to San Francisco, to fit out an expedition to hunt for the sunken treasure.
CHAPTER III
A STRANGE HOTEL ADVENTURE
"Father, I have news for you!" cried Dave Fearless, as he rushed into the cottage all out of breath.
"What now, Dave?"
"The Hankers have left Quanatack and gone to San Francisco."
"Impossible!"
"It's true. They took the train for New York, and Sam Dilks overheard Bart ask his father what the tickets to San Francisco would cost."
"That looks bad."