What other explanation was to be had for
the presence of a strange man in the boat-house at three o'clock
in the morning?
Running silently and swiftly to the house, George speedily
summoned his friends, who were wide awake as soon as the report
of his discovery of the man in the boat-house was heard.
"Shall I take a gun?" whispered Fred to his companion.
"No," said Grant sharply. "We don't want any gun."
"Well, some of us ought to have clubs or something," persisted
Fred.
"I don't think we shall want anything," said Grant, "but if
you're afraid, bring along two or three bats."
These weapons were secured and then silently the four Go Ahead
boys departed from the house and stealthily approached the
boat-house in which George had discovered the presence of the
intruder.
CHAPTER XXIV
THE MAN IN THE BOAT-HOUSE
When the Go Ahead boys drew near the dock they separated, George
and Grant moving to one side of the boat-house while John and
Fred approached from the opposite side. There were two large
doors in the front of the boat-house, both of which now were
closed. The upper part of each, however, was of glass and was so
made that the boys were able to stand on the dock and by leaning
forward could peer into the building.
"He's there," whispered George excitedly, after he had looked
within. Quickly withdrawing, Grant took his place and silently
peered into the slip.
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