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carry a lot of officers of the law. And we know it can make speed."
"All right, Dick, go ahead. I guess you know the right thing to do."
After a few words, it was decided that Tom should remain on guard while Dick and Sam went for assistance. Dick cautioned Tom not to show himself.
"If you do, you may spoil everything," said he.
"All right, I'll lay low," answered Tom, "that is, unless I find out that the girls actually need me," he added. "I won't stand it if that old woman, or Crabtree, ill-treats them."
"No, if they try that, sail in and do what you can to save them," said Dick.
