"No, but maybe your folks have."
"Are you going to make them pay you for releasing us?"
"That's it."
"Perhaps they won't pay," said Dora.
"If they don't, so much the worse for you. But I know they'll pay--and
so will the Rovers pay," chuckled Baxter.
"What have the Rovers to do with it? Or perhaps you want them to pay
you for giving back the houseboat."
"They'll pay for both--for the houseboat and for releasing you. I
know Dick and Tom Rover won't want to see you remain in the power of
me and Flapp and our friends."
"Dan Baxter, you are a villain!" burst out both girls.
"Thank you for the compliment," returned the rascal, coolly. "I hope
you'll enjoy your stay in that stateroom."
"You ought to be in prison!" went on Dora.
"If you talk that way you'll get no breakfast in the morning."
"I don't want any of your breakfast!" and Dora stamped her foot to
show she meant it.
"Oh, you'll sing a different tune when you get good and hungry,"
growled Dan Baxter, and he walked away, leaving the girls once more
to themselves.
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