Toglet

"Yes," replied Toglet, after an exchange of glances with Martin.

The Young Bridge-Tender or, Ralph Nelson's Upward Struggle Edward Stratemeyer 1896

Then, while Ralph was busy starting the sloop on another tack, Toglet leaned over and whispered to his companion:

The Young Bridge-Tender or, Ralph Nelson's Upward Struggle Edward Stratemeyer 1896

Martin's lip curled, but he did as requested, and Toglet did the same.

The Young Bridge-Tender or, Ralph Nelson's Upward Struggle Edward Stratemeyer 1896

Before he could decide the point, Martin and Toglet, who had spent the night in the shanty after leaving Squire Paget, discovered him.

The Young Bridge-Tender or, Ralph Nelson's Upward Struggle Edward Stratemeyer 1896

Emerging from the place were two men, and they were Martin and Toglet!

The Young Bridge-Tender or, Ralph Nelson's Upward Struggle Edward Stratemeyer 1896

Toglet gave a cry of terror, thinking he was looking upon a ghost.

The Young Bridge-Tender or, Ralph Nelson's Upward Struggle Edward Stratemeyer 1896

Already a new plan to get Ralph out of the way was forming in his mind, based on the fact that Martin and Toglet had really tried to do as agreed.

The Young Bridge-Tender or, Ralph Nelson's Upward Struggle Edward Stratemeyer 1896

"It was all because I took charge of my poor friend Toglet," said Martin, with an anxious look in his face.

The Young Bridge-Tender or, Ralph Nelson's Upward Struggle Edward Stratemeyer 1896

Toglet took time by the forelock, and fled to the Southwest.

The Young Bridge-Tender or, Ralph Nelson's Upward Struggle Edward Stratemeyer 1896

"Yes, he said his name was Ralph Nelson," put in Toglet.

The Young Bridge-Tender or, Ralph Nelson's Upward Struggle Edward Stratemeyer 1896