We have accomplished more than you think! I'm anxious for the end to
come, so you'll know just how much you have accomplished! There is
the cabin light," he added.
The boys walked boldly up to the door and Ned knocked. Mrs. Brady
looked out with a welcoming smile on her faded face. She invited them
in and tried to appear pleased at their visit, but Ned saw that she
was under a great mental strain.
Judd Bradley sat by the hearth, with the child by his side. He smiled
when Ned nodded to him and pointed to a chair.
"Pardon my not arising," he said. "The fact is that I'm a bit leg-weary
to-night. This little chap ran away to-day, and I had a long chase
after him!"
"We were worried about him," Mrs. Brady added.
"Aw, what's the matter wid youse folks, anyway?" demanded the boy, in
a strident tone. "I didn't promise to sit in a chair an' play wid a
cat all day!"
"I've had quite a busy day myself," Ned observed, "for one of the
boys has been abducted by the counterfeiters, as I suppose, and we've
been looking for him."
"Have you found him?" asked the old lady, anxiously.
"No," was the reply. "He must be securely hidden."
"The poor little fellow!"
Ned glanced casually at Bradley and saw that he was all interest.
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