Tom, notwithstanding his anxiety to reach their destination, cast his ballot for the affirmative side, remarking:
“Who knows, fellows, perhaps Jerry Duncan may be able to give us some information about Jed Warren?”
Policeman Witmar, who had heard from Billy Ashe all about the amazing search of the Ramblers, much to the tall boy’s astonishment guffawed loudly.
“Well?” demanded Tom, in his gruffest voice.
Witmar diplomatically evaded a direct answer.
“There are lots of ranchmen and cowpunchers over in that direction who knew Jed Warren,” he said.
“That settles it,” declared Tom. “I’m glad we’re going.”
CHAPTER XVIII
ASKING QUESTIONS
“If you chaps are pining for adventure this certainly doesn’t look much like it,” remarked Larry Burnham.
The seven, led by Thunderbolt, were traveling in the direction of Jerry Duncan’s ranch.