If I had the chance
I'd wring the neck of every one of them," he added, fiercely.
"I don't think it is safe to stay around here any longer," said Lew
Flapp, after a pause. "Somebody may spot us both."
"I'm not going to stay any longer. We can get out on the night train.
By the way, supposing Sam Rover doesn't get out of the river."
"What do you mean?" questioned Flapp, with a shiver, although he knew
well enough.
"Maybe Sam Rover was drowned."
"Oh, don't say that!"
"Bah! Don't be chicken-hearted, Flapp."
"I--I--didn't mean to--to--kill him."
"I know you didn't. Just the same that is a dangerous river. The
current is swift and it's full of rocks."
"You're making me feel very uncomfortable."
"Oh, don't worry. Those Rover boys are like cats--each has nine lives.
Sam Rover will be hot-footed after you before you know it."
"Have you got that money with you, Baxter?"
"To be sure I have. I never travel without a wad."
"Then let me have some."
"You won't need it, if we are to travel together.
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