"Come, let us follow him."

"What's the good," grumbled Dick. "I'm tired out."

"There may be some chance for fun. Come on," and thus urged Dick
and Sam followed their fun-loving brother.

The path through the grove ran directly to the cliff overlooking
the Hudson, at a point where a series of stone steps led up from
the water's edge. As they gained a spot where they could look
down upon the river, Dick uttered a short cry.

"Look, boys, a Yacht!" he said, pointing through the moonlight.
"I'll wager it is the Falcon!"

"And Mumps is coming to meet Josiah Crabtree," put in Sam.

"But what would he want to see Crabtree about?" demanded Tom.
"Remember at Putnam Hall the only friends Josiah Crabtree had
were Dan Baxter and Mumps."

"That is true, Dick. See, Crabtree has his handkerchief out and
is waving it as a signal."

"And here comes somebody up the steps. Mumps, sure enough,"
whispered Sam.

"Let us get behind the trees and learn what is going on," came
from Dick, and the three brothers lost no time in secreting
themselves in the immediate vicinity.