CHAPTER XIV

THE FARMER’S STORY “It’s a strange story, and I’m not certain yet I wasn’t dreaming. Some funny things happened around here the night the Cheslow bank was broken into!” As the farmer gave this encouraging information, Chess, who had half turned to go back to the waiting car, quickly wheeled and faced the man. Ruth edged closer. “If you know anything about Tom Cameron, please tell us!” Ruth pleaded eagerly. “I haven’t set eyes on that blue roadster you spoke about, Miss,” the farmer repeated. “But I did hear some st…