THE SEARCH FOR DICK


"Dick is taking his time, that's certain."

The remark came from Sam, after the boys who had been left in the
alleyway had waited the best part of half an hour for the elder
Rover's reappearance.

"Perhaps he has found something of interest," suggested Frank.

"And perhaps he has fallen into a trap," put In Tom. "I've a
good mind to hunt him up."

"If you go I'll go with you," said Sam.

"I don't want to be left out here alone," said Frank. "Let us
wait a little longer."

The best part of an hour passed, but of course nothing was seen
or heard of Dick.

"I shan't wait any longer," began Tom, when they saw the front
door of the tenement opened and two men hurried forth. Both had
their hats pulled far down over their eyes and had their coat
collars turned up, even though the night was warm.

"Out of sight!" cried Sam in a low voice, and they dropped down
behind the stoop of the second tenement.