"We all know what we are out here for, so there is no
use in mincing matters."
"I understand all I want to know," answered Tom briefly.
"So do I," put in Sam.
"Baxter shall settle with you, and then I'll settle," growled Jasper
Grinder. "I have not forgotten how I was treated at Putnam Hall because
of you."
"It served you right that you were kicked out," said Sam, without
stopping to think twice.
"Ha! you dare to talk to me in this fashion!" roared the former teacher.
"I'll teach you a lesson! Just wait till I find a good switch!"
"Hold on Grinder! one at a time," put in Dan Baxter. "I'll settle with
them first, if you please."
"They deserve a thorough thrashing," grumbled the irate man.
"Now I want you to tell me the truth," went on Dan Baxter, addressing
Tom and Sam. "Where did you get a map of that treasure? In the cave on
that island?"
"We haven't said we had a map," returned Tom.
"But you must have a map--or something like it."
"Whatever we have, it's none of your business, Dan Baxter," broke in
Sam.
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