Hunting for Hidden Gold (17 page)

Dawson was also on hand as the boys told their story of finding the gold and capturing Big Al.

“I can't get over it,” said Ben Tinker. He chuckled. “Regardin' you, Dawson, bein' Dodge and you not knowin' it. No wonder you didn't recognize me when I saw you one time up in Helena.” Ben cackled with satisfaction. “Reckon now folks'll believe I ain't given to imaginin' things!”

Frank and Joe, glad the case was solved, wondered what kind of adventure would come their way next. They were soon to find out when confronted by
The Shore Road Mystery.

Mr. Hardy looked proudly at his sons, then said, “Incidentally, boys, I had a call from Chicago after you left, saying the police had traced that phony taxi driver. Also, those friends of Big Al's, Hopkins and his hoods, were rounded up, thanks to your phone tip. They all just made full confessions. By the way, Hopkins never had a chance to send Onslow's map to Al. The gang was going to pull a bank holdup that afternoon, but your escape ruined their plans.”

“Speaking of plans, I wonder what Mike Onslow's will be when he learns he's rich,” Frank mused.

Joe chuckled. “Let's phone him first thing in the morning and find out. And I'd give a mint to see Aunt Gertrude's face when
she
hears about the gold!”