"
"Yes, make them come," put in Jasper Grinder. "I want to have a talk
with them." And he glared wickedly, first at Tom and then at Sam.
It must be confessed that Tom and Sam felt in anything but an enviable
position. They knew Dan Baxter thoroughly, and knew he would stop at
nothing to accomplish his purpose.
"The best thing you can do is to leave us alone," said Tom steadily.
"You have always got the worst of the bargain, Dan Baxter, and if you
try any game on now, you'll miss it again."
"I'll risk it, Tom Rover. Come now, and no more fooling. If you behave
yourself, there won't be any trouble."
There was, then, nothing to do but to follow, for neither of the Rovers
wished to lose this portion of the outfit. Soon the whole party were
gathered around the fire, which Husty heaped high with brushwood. Back
of the fire was a high cliff, topped with cedars, which kept off the
wind and made the situation a fairly comfortable one.
"Now we had better come to an understanding," said Dan Baxter, as he
warmed his hands.
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