CHAPTER XV 

SOMETHING OF A MYSTERY 

"Dan Baxter!" 

The cry came simultaneously from several of the crowd. 

"I think Dick is right," said Songbird. "I thought it must be Dan, but I wasn't sure, for I didn't expect to see him here." 

"He and that Sack Todd must have become friends," put in Tom. "I would like to know what Dan is doing out here." 

"He is certainly up to no good," answered Dick. "I must say this adds to the mystery, doesn't it, boys?" 

"That's what it does," chimed in Sam. "I wish we could catch Baxter and bring him to justice." 

"Or reform him," came from Dick. 

"Reform him, Dick!" cried Tom. "That would be mighty uphill work." 

"It isn't in him," added Fred. "He is tee-totally bad." 

"I used to think that of Dan's father, but Arnold Baxter has reformed--and he wants his son to do likewise." 

"Well, that isn't here or there," said Tom after a pause. "What are we to do just now?" 

"Let us push on to town first," answered Songbird. "After that, we can rearrange our plans if we wish." 

This was considered good advice, and once again they urged their steeds along. Coming to a high point in the trail, they made out Caville a mile distant, and rode into the town about noon. 

It was not much of a place, and the single hotel afforded only the slimmest of accommodations. But they had to be satisfied, and so made the best of it. 
Who was everyone surprised to see?
Who was first to recognize him?
Is everyone happy to see him?
What do they think he is doing there?
Who do they suspect is buddies with him?
Do they know what Dan's purpose there is?
Was Songbird sure that it was Dan when he first saw him?
What does Dick want to do with Dan?
What does Sam want to do?
Who does Tom agree with?
What about Fred?
Why does Fred think he can't be reformed?
Who is Arnold?
Was he bad person at one point?
Has he given up on Dan?
Dan Baxter
Dan Baxter
Dick
 Dick
No
He is certainly up to no good
up to no good
up to no good
Sack Todd
Sack Todd
no
"I wish we could catch Baxter and bring him to justice." 
wasn't sure
wasn't sure
reform him
 reform him
bring him to justice."
bring him to justice." 
Sam
Sam
Sam
Sam
He is tee-totally bad
He is tee-totally bad
Dan's father,
Dan's father,
Yes he has reformed
has reformed
he wants his son to do likewise."
he wants his son to do likewise." 