Chapter 18 IN A DEADLY TRAP

Dick returned to his friends.

"Where have you been, pard?" asked Buckhart.

"Just outside," was the answer. "Wanted to see what was going on in the hotel."

"I opine the whole bunch is some frightened."

"Without doubt. They have good reason to be-- Something doing!"

This final exclamation was caused by the clear, ringing sound of a bug