CHAPTER XVII
THE BANK BILLS ON THE TABLE
"Dick, this is a dangerous piece of business," said Fred, after the entire party was again on the ground.
"That's right," broke in Songbird. "Don't forget the warning on the wall of the shack."
"I am not afraid," answered the eldest Rover. "There is some great mystery here, and I feel it ought to be investigated. Why, those men may be bandits, or something like that, for all we know."
"They are certainly not on the level, or they wouldn't put up with a fellow like Dan Baxter," came from Sam.
"Dot ist so," said Hans. "At der same dime, ve ton't vont to put our mouths into der lion's head alretty!"
"I've got a plan," said Dick after a pause. "I do not think it a wise move for all of us to go forward at once. I think two will be enough. The others can stay here and await developments."
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