Guess we shall have to look for
something more human than a pile of stone."
It was decided, therefore, that on the morrow the two should visit the
Ruby Mountain, when they would make a careful examination of the place
in an effort to solve the mystery.
But they were destined to delay this trip for some time, and to pass
through some exciting experiences before they solved the mystery of
the Ruby Mountain.
CHAPTER XVII
WHEN THE DARK HORSE WON
"Professor, Mr. Munson says there's going to be a roping contest and
horse race near here, this afternoon. May we go over to see it?"
asked Ned Rector early on the following morning.
"Well, I don't know about that. Haven't you boys had enough straying
from home for a time?"
"We can get some one to go with us and show us the way," urged Walter.
"Yes, let the lads go," said Mr. Munson, coming up at that moment.
"Where is this place?" asked the Professor.
"At Jessup's ranch. It is about ten miles to the southeast of here,
just outside the foothills of the range."
"I am afraid they would never find the way there and back," objected
Professor Zepplin, shaking his head doubtfully.
"That is easily taken care of. I will have some one go with them.
Why not go yourself?"
"I? No, thank you, not without a guide. I have had quite enough
experience in trying to find my way about in these mountains," laughed
the Professor.
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