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"I tell you, Rockley feels sore," said Sam, a little later. "Around the belt?" asked Tom with a grin. "I mean in his mind. He and Lew Flapp are having a regular quarrel over the contest. I guess Flapp lost some money." "Perhaps, if he has, it will cure him of betting," put in Dick.
This accusation brought on a bitter quarrel, and fearful that they might be killed by the gambler and his many friends who frequented the resort, Dan Baxter and Lew Flapp fled for their lives. They were followed by two thugs, and to escape molestation took refuge in a stable on the outskirts of Skemport and only a short distance from where the Dora lay.
And a number of others said the same. But a few shrugged their shoulders those who had belonged to the Lew Flapp and Dan Baxter crowd. "I never trusted those Rovers altogether," said one. "They have too much money to spend." "Well, they are worth a good bit of money," replied another cadet.
This was decided upon, and he and Dick, accompanied by their father, went to Oak Run that evening for that purpose. But Lew Flapp and Dan Baxter took the train from a station three miles away, so the quest was unsuccessful. "I guess he didn't let the grass grow under his feet," said Sam, the next morning. "No doubt he was badly scared."
"That old fraud!" cried Larry. "He left because he was kicked out," came from another. "And he is a criminal," put in Dick. "I can prove it, if he wants me to do it." "Oh, you can talk all you please," growled Lew Flapp. "I know what I know, and don't you forget it. And what is more, Dick Rover, don't you expect me to knuckle under to you.
But this was not to be, for Harry Moss was already at the doorway of the boathouse and now he retreated to a safe distance. "If you hit Tom Rover, or Sam, I'll call Mr. Strong?" cried the little cadet. "Don't you do it," said Tom. "I am not afraid of Flapp." "But he's so big, Tom." "I don't care for that."
"If you'll take us to that houseboat without delay I'll give you another five dollars," put in Dick. "I'll do it. But I don't want them fellers on the houseboat to see me." "Why not?" "Cos Pick Loring and Hamp Gouch thinks I am their friend. Ef they knowed as how I give 'em away they'd plug me full o' lead." "Then the two horse thieves are with Baxter and Flapp," said Songbird.
He questioned Harry in private and learned that the attack was made by Flapp because of what the young cadet had told about drinking and smoking. "Rover, it was wrong to fight," said the captain to Tom. "But under the circumstances I am inclined to be lenient with you.
"They kicked me when I was down." Aided by Powell he made his way to a pump and there bathed his head and procured a drink of water. While both boys were recovering from the adventure all the lights in Mike Sherry's resort were put out and every door and window was locked. "He wants to steer clear of trouble," said Powell. "I put the blame on Lew Flapp," answered Dick.
"Pick Loring." "You're a horse thief, it seems." "I don't deny it." "My name is Dan Baxter, and this is my friend, Lew Flapp." "Glad to know you. This is my pard in business, Hamp Gouch. We had to quit in a hurry, but I reckon we fell in the right hands," and Pick Loring closed one eye suggestively and questioningly. "You're safe with us, Loring, if you'll give us a lift."
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