In a moment,
however, Frank sobered again.
"Just the same," he said, "the ranch would get the warning, unless--"
"Unless what?"
"Unless Jack was quick enough to grasp the situation."
Stone slapped his leg.
"I see what you mean," he said. "Your friend Jack could call the
ranch, too, and interfere so much that Morales' message would be all
twisted up."
"That's it," said Frank. "And when it comes to thinking quickly and
acting at once, you can count on Jack. Just the same," he added, "he
can't keep that up forever, and when he lands--"
"Which he'll have to do shortly," interrupted Stone, "because the ranch
is only fifty miles from here."
"Why, then," continued Frank, "these fellows can get their warning to
the ranch and the boys will be captured, or at least their plan to
rescue Mr. Hampton will be spoiled. No, sir, we'll have to wreck the
radio plant here to give them a chance. If Jack has been able so far
to interfere with the warning, and we put this plant out of commission
now, they may be able to carry out their rescue after all. Let's see.
How will we go about it?"
Both had been so engrossed they had failed to notice a dark form
which, after creeping noiselessly up the slope, had started edging
across the little plateau.
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