“Yes,” agreed Bob, “some one got the treasure map and they may have the treasure by this time.”
“It’s likely,” agreed Jolly Bill with a sigh. “But it can’t be helped. But I think I know who robbed Hiram.”
“I guess we can make a pretty good stab at it,” said Bob. “If what Mr. Beegle thinks is true, it must be this same Rodney Marbury.”
“Correct, my lad. And you said he waylaid him on the way home from the lawyer’s office?” asked Bill.
“That’s what he thinks,” stated Bob. “I found him unconscious beside the road, but he then had the box.”
“Which he hasn’t now,” added Bill “Well, I s’pose it’s all up. Rod will get the treasure after all.”
“Maybe not,” spoke Bob quietly.
“What do you mean?” asked the wooden-legged man.
“I mean that he’ll be trailed,” said the lad. “The police of this and other towns will get after him.”
“A lot of good that will do!” laughed Harry. “The police—whoop!”