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And what do you think , they say they believe the two men who did the job have gone down river _ in a motor boat _ ! '' `` A motor boat ! '' shouted the rest in unison . `` Listen while I read about it , and then tell me what you think about this description of a suspicious craft that was seen leaving the river front between midnight and Tuesday morning , '' saying which he went on to read the account , while all the others sat there in suspense , drinking in the news , since they knew that bank in the thriving town mentioned very well . `` Hear what that reporter says about the suspicious motor boat , '' said Jack , in conclusion . `` Now , fellows , what craft does that make you think of ? '' `` The _ Tramp _ ! ''