"
"You say it was a five thousand dollar bond?"
"Yes, sir."
"And a railroad bond?"
"Yes, sir."
"Do you remember which road?"
"Yes, sir. It was the New York Central."
"But you don't know what kind of a bond?"
"No, sir. I didn't know there was more than one kind."
"Perhaps you'll know more about that later," replied Mr. Button
dryly.
"Did this man that came with us know anything more than we did
about it?"
Ignoring the question Mr. Button said, "Your friend has gone."
"Who? The man we brought with us?"
"Yes. I had Tom take him over to Alexandria Bay in the Jessie."
"And where is he going?" inquired Fred astounded by the statement
of his grandfather.
"He will go to Syracuse. Whether he will stay there or not I do
not know."
"But what did he say?" asked Fred somewhat impatiently. "Do you
think he stole the bond?"
"There are a good many things that are somewhat strange connected
with this affair. I am quite inclined to think your bond is good.
About this man, there are some matters that must be cleared up
before I can make any explanations to you." Rising as he spoke
Mr. Button led the way back to the piazza and Fred was convinced
that it was useless for him to talk any more, for the present at
least, about the man or the bond.
The following morning the four Go Ahead boys set forth in the
Black Growler on a voyage on the river.
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