However, I suppose they had good reasons."
"Joe Withem, eh?"
"Yes, that was the man."
"How many Rangers did behave with him?"
"Twelve, wasn't it, boys?"
"Something like that," replied Tad, observing their visitor narrowly.
"However, Professor, I hardly think we should speak of them. You see
they were on some secret mission and---"
"It's all right, young man. You are safe in confiding in me. In fact,
I am going to confide a little secret to you to show you that you have
made no mistake."
"We shall preserve your secret, sir," answered the professor with great
dignity.
"I thought you would. Lean closer and I'll tell you," almost whispered
the visitor.
CHAPTER XIV
WHEN THE AIR GREW CHILL
"I'm a Ranger, too," confided the visitor.
"What, you a Ranger?" exclaimed the professor.
"Of Captain McKay's band?"
"You've hit it, pard."
"Well, well, this is indeed a pleasure. We have not had the honor of
meeting Captain McKay as yet, but we hope to do so, ere long. He had
promised to meet us last night, but I understand was called away on
some business pertaining to his calling."
"You would like to meet Captain McKay?"
"Indeed I should. I understand he is a most remarkable man, that he
has performed many deeds of valor."
"Pray stop!" laughed Conway. "You actually make me blush."
The outfit gazed at the visitor inquiringly.
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