Bob Cook and the German Spy by Paul Greene Tomlinson
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the garage so that it was headed in the right direction as it stood. Hugh
undid the spring catch on the door and rolled the door back. They were now ready to start. "I'll go down by the street and watch the Wernbergs," said Hugh. "I hope they haven't gotten away while we have been fooling around here." "I guess not," said Bob. "When they start you whistle twice and I'll be with you right away." "All right," agreed Hugh. "You'd better run with your lights dimmed." "I shall, don't worry." Hugh hurried away. Bob was left alone in the car and he presently shut off the engine. He had wished to warm up the motor so that it would start readily when the time came; he was convinced that it would do so now. He thought over the events of the day, and for the first time he realized that he was tired. Excitement had spurred him on and the intense interest he took in the war had made him forget all else. He wondered if he and Hugh were starting off on a wild goose chase now. What particular reason had they to suspect the Wernbergs anyway? True, all Germans were more or less under suspicion just then, but why the Wernbergs any more than the others? He recalled his fight with Frank that morning, and his father's remarks. Perhaps it was just as well to go out that night after all. Bob thought of the war and the terrible things the Germans had done. What brutes and beasts they were! The Germans had been busy in the United States too. The big factory at Eddystone had been blown up that day, with |
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