CHAPTER XV

On the Trail of Ollie Jacobs Thanks to the generosity of Elroy Jefferson and Hurd Applegate, the Hardy boys were quickly released on bail. The two old stamp collectors scoffed when the lads sought to thank them. “We’re not giving away fifty thousand dollars,” declared Hurd Applegate. “We know you won’t run away. And we know that when your case comes to trial you’ll be able to prove your innocence. So why should we let you stay in jail when you don’t deserve it?” “Especially after what you did for us in the past,” s…