But you are
right about one thing, the man is really Baxter's father, and his
name is Arnold Baxter."
"And why does he travel around under the name of Nolly?"
"That is the mystery. I met Mr. Baxter only once -- when he
placed his son in my care. At that time I was certain he was
wearing a wig and a false mustache. The scar was on his chin,
although he tried to hide it. I have never seen him since. When
any money is due from him he sends it to me by mail and does not
ask for any receipt. I once asked Baxter about his parents, and
he said his mother was dead and he didn't know exactly where his
father was, as the latter was a great traveler and went
everywhere."
"I see."
"If you are right, and the man is a rascal, it is to his credit
that he is trying to bring his son up as a gentleman. Perhaps he
doesn't want Daniel to know anything of the past. Do you follow
me?"
"I do, sir. But if this is so, would he take his son into the
tavern?"
"Perhaps -- everybody is not so opposed to drinking as I am."
"Well, if Mr. Baxter is a bad man, I rather think Dan is a chip of
the old block," rejoined Tom bluntly. "But be that as it may, all
I want to get hold of is that thief and Dick's timepiece.
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