A MYSTERIOUS LETTER
77
"I don't think they will—not after you talk to them."
"I hardly know what to say."
"Then suppose you let me do the talking, Gus?"
"You?"
"Yes, I fancy I know how to handle them," answered Dave, confidently.
"Well, I don't want to get into any hole," said the big boy, doubtfully.
"You won't get into any hole. When I get through with them, I'm sure they will be only too glad to leave you alone."
The two boys talked the matter over, and at last Gus Plum agreed to let Dave conduct the affair as he thought best. Then both walked to the Oakdale depot, there to await the arrival of the two swindlers.
