"Of course they are!" declared Tom positively. "That blue ring proves it!"
"I wouldn't go so far as to say that," declared Ned. "The man certainly had a blue ring tattooed on his finger the same finger where you say Happy Harry had his. But what would the men be doing in this neighborhood? They certainly have had a lesson not to meddle with any of your things."
"No, I don't believe they are after any of dad's inventions this time. But I tell you what I do believe."
"What?"
"Those men are planning to rob the Shopton Bank, Ned! And I advise you to notify the officers. That Morse gang is one of the worst in the country," and Tom, much excited, began to pace the room, while Ned, who had not dreamed of such an outcome to his narrative, looked startled.
