"
"Boys," said Bert suddenly, "I believe there is something mysterious
about that house. I thought so when I saw how queer Muchmore acted.
Now, with what George tells me, I am more than ever inclined to that
belief."
"What can we do about it?" asked Vincent.
"Maybe we can investigate," went on Herbert, "I'd like to find out
more about the place."
"We might make an excuse for going there tomorrow, by asking if the
fire did much damage," suggested Cole.
"And be put out for our pains," objected Vincent. "No, I'm going to
stay away from there."
"I guess that will be best, for a time," decided Bert.
CHAPTER XII
SAGGER'S FIRE LOSS
Though the boys were not thanked by Muchmore, for their good work at
the blaze in the Stockton mansion, the lads knew that they had done
efficient service. Herbert, however, was not satisfied with his
department.
"There are lots of things we'll have to do better," he told Vincent
and Cole, the next day. "We get in each other's way, and we're not
quick enough. Why, it took ten minutes for all of us to assemble last
night."
"I don't see any other way of working it than the way we have been
doing," replied Cole, "All the boys run when they hear the bell.
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