"He wouldn't do that unless he had some reason for it."

"I believe he would sink us if he could," put in Sam. "To my
mind he is almost as bad as Baxter."

"Hardly, Sam; Dan Baxter is a thief and the son of a thief," came
from Tom. "By the way, I wonder if Arnold Baxter is still in the
hospital at Ithaca."

"More than likely, since he was so badly hurt by that fall from
the train. If we -- Look, Mumps has turned around and is
following us!"

Sam pointed to the Falcon, and his brothers saw that he was
right. Soon the larger craft was again within hailing distance.

"Hi, Mumps, what are you following us for?" demanded, Dick, as he
stepped up on the stern seat.

"Didn't know I was following you," was the sour rejoinder. "I
have a right to sail where I please."

"If you have any game in mind I advise you not to try it on."

"What game would I have, Dick Rover?"

"Some game to get yourself into trouble."

"I know my own business."