Chapter 24: A Capture and a Surprise

⁠​​​‌​​​​​‌​​​‌‌‌​​​​‌‌​‌‌​​​​‌​​​​​​‌‌‌​​​‌‌‌‌​‌‌​​​​‌‌​​‌​​​​​​⁠The others were much astonished by what Tom said, and they could scarcely believe that they had heard aright.

"Bill Dangler!" cried Sam, but Tom put his hand over his brother's mouth to silence him. Then he nodded vigorously.

"What would that freight thief be doing here?" questioned Dick, in a whisper.

"I am sure I don't know. But I am almost certain it was Dangler's voice. If you will remember, it h