Among the River Pirates

told it, that it did not seem possible that these representatives of the law could find a single flaw in it. And yet to his utter d

,” and there was also the corroboration of the inspector’s men. There was also the strongly incriminating statement

!” Skippy cried in protest.

yacht because you were sore and Inspector Jones heard you crack that it would be bad

him, then you choke him and frisk him to get that three hundred with plenty interest back. Your fingerpr

tion. The officers frowned for there is neither time nor place for sentiment in the progress of the law. They had c

ghtning streaked the black sky just above the Minnie M. Baxter. But Skippy was indifferent

tears bravely and

so will you cheer up an’ everythin’, huh? Because you gotta prove you’re tellin’ the truth an’ never had a gun

ubled face ligh

when I hear yer talk like that. Jest hearin’

laugh. “So we won’t even say so long ’cause t

red him. “They’re

s she darted through the inlet but soon the darkness enfolded her from view. After a few moments they switched on their running lights but there

oman in Brown’s Basin was awake and watching all that had transpired. His father had told him that these strange, lawless people had a surprising faculty for learning o

for himself and his father, and his lawless neighbors would immediately respond. Yet that is just wha

of human companionship. He was young enough to be afraid, yet old enough to feel ashamed of it. But the events of the day an

the Basin relentlessly. Rain lashed against the tiny windows of the cabin

d not stop. His heart raced madly in his breast every time he thought of his father and his fear

t out his thoughts if that had been possible. Presently he