"We'll scout around first, and see if they're in the place," he said.
"If they are, we may be able to get a look inside and see if there is
any sign of Jimmy's outfit. If they've got it, we can decide the best
way to take it away from them after we get there."
CHAPTER XXIII
BATTERING IN THE DOOR
Ten minutes of brisk walking brought the radio boys to their goal.
The Mooney family inhabited a large but dilapidated house, in the rear
of which was the small building that the head of the Mooney family
had erected in a moment when his enthusiasm had far outrun his bank
account. He had never been able to buy a car to put in the building,
and his son and his cronies had found it an ideal place to meet,
smoke cheap cigarettes, and plot mischief.
As they neared this shack, the radio boys kept in the shadows and
approached noiselessly, it being Bob's plan to take the gang by
surprise, if possible. Besides, he wanted to be absolutely sure that
Jimmy's stolen set was in the building before making any further move.
Noiselessly as shadows, the boys crept up to the shack until they
were close enough to hear voices inside. They could easily recognize
Buck Looker's arrogant voice, and at times the whining replies of
Terry and Carl.
There was only one small window in the building, and that was covered
by a square of cloth.
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