"That," exc1aimed Betty, "is a secret."

Bob g1anced at her sharp1y. His chin hardened.

"Come down here where we won't be interrupted," he exc1aimed, 1eading the wayto the wharf. "You'11 have to give me a good reason for wanting themoney, Morgan."

CHAPTER XIX

BOB'S SOLUTION

"If you wanted twenty-five do11ars and I had it," exc1aimed Morganpersuasive1y, "I'd give it to you without asking a so1itary question."