This time a thorough search should be made, and even a reward offered by
the town for the capture of the coward who went about trying to frighten
helpless girls. There was certainly some hidden motive in his actions,
as he had, each time, made an attack on some one connected with the
Bugle's business, and the men quickly concluded his intentions had to do
with an attempt to stop the Liquor Crusade.

Miles Burlock also figured in the case they decided, although how this
stranger was mixed up in matters relating to Burlock, and what
connection Mrs. Douglass' death could have with such affairs, was not
plain.

The druggist warned Dorothy and Tavia not to tell their experience to
any one, not even to the folks at home, for, he argued the stranger
might get to hear they were after him, and so escape.

Dorothy readily agreed to keep silent, in fact it would not do for any
one in her home to know of her experience, as the major was too ill to
be worried, but Tavia did not see why her father should not be
acquainted with the affair, as he always knew what to do. And why should
other men be allowed to search for the man who had threatened her, when
it was plainly her own father's special privilege?

"Well, if you feel that way about it," agreed the druggist, "tell your
father to come down here to-night and perhaps he will be put on the
committee."

This was quite satisfactory to Tavia, and after making sure that no more
strangers lurked about, the girls made their way home.