MIDNIGHT
They listened intently for some time , but there was not the faintest sound of any movement in the neighbourhood . `` I hope to goodness this rascal was working by himself , '' went on Mr. Haydon , `` and no one knew what he was about . We do n't want a companion peering in to see what has happened to him . '' -LSB- Illustration : THE MIDNIGHT THIEF . -RSB- `` What under the sun are we going to do with him , father ? '' whispered Jack . `` We must leave him tied up here and run for it , '' replied Mr. Haydon .