Rover. He said he was both surprised and shocked
at what had occurred, and added that if they needed his aid he would
come on at once. He showed that he believed them innocent, for which
they were thankful.
"Here is more news," said Dick. "The case of Tad Sobber against the
Stanhopes and the Lanings comes up in court next Tuesday; that is,
they are going to argue the question of the injunction on that day."
"That will make Mrs. Stanhope and Mrs. Laning very anxious."
"Yes, and the girls, too, Sam."
"Well, we are anxious, too. Oh, I do hope our side wins!" cried Sam
wistfully. "It would set me wild to see Tad Sobber get all that
money!"
Dick and Sam were to meet Tom in Ashton at three o'clock, and all
hoped that the girls would come later. Stanley could not go, for he
had a Latin composition to write.
When the Rovers reached the hotel in Ashton they found Tom impatiently
awaiting them By the look on his face they knew he had something to
tell.
"Come up to my room," he said, and led the way to the apartment,
located on the second floor, front.
"You can sit by the window, Dick, and keep a lookout for the girls,"
said Sam.
"Yes, they'll be here in about an hour," said Tom. "They telephoned
this morning."
"Well, what have you discovered--anything?" demanded Dick impatiently.
"I think I am on the right track," answered Tom. "Let me tell you what
I've done.
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