Chapter 15 THE DIAMOND PLANT.

"This does settle it!"

"What do you mean, Dave?"

"It must be done?"

"We must get these Carters-that's what! If we don't get them, Spotty-you take my word for it-they'll get us!"

"Do you really think so, Dave?"

"Not think, but know so!" declared Kilgore, with emphasis. "I know these Carters, root and branch. They have now struck our t