CHAPTER XXI

RUTH TO THE RESCUE Ruth Fielding stood as one dazed while Si Perkins and the deputies marched the four handcuffed men to the waiting automobiles. As Claude Hand passed in front of Ruth, he gave her one last significant look. The glance aroused the girl to action. “Come on, Ruth,” Chess said kindly. “I’m afraid Tom isn’t here after all.” The girl of the Red Mill made no move to follow the sheriff. She turned and faced Chess. “I’m not so certain about that! Do you know what Claude Hand just whispered to me?” She repe…