Barney was ushered in, Al and Curt joined them and the three of the Sky Squad lined up on the davenport to watch Barney as the detective discussed the case.
But Barney did not betray any uneasiness. He was clever, Bob decided.
Mr. Parsons, for whom Al watched to let him in without awakening Mrs. Wright, brought other books and they were all busy.
“We’ve discovered something!” Al exclaimed, after half an hour.
“Sky Squad will now report!” chuckled Barney. He turned to Bob.
“Go ahead, Chief Pilot!”
Bob, very serious, nodded.
Was Barney getting fidgety? Or, was he simply eager?
“What have you found?” his father prompted him.
“We’ve solved one mystery—how the bad parts are coming in,” said Bob, confidently. “Curt, bring the false ledger and the real one.”