At Harper's Ferry by Paul Westwood

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  They reined in their horses at the lane leading to the Hanson home. “Go on,” Jack said. “I’ll stop in and return the money to them. I’ll tell them that kidnapping story was false, and the location of Lawrence is still unknown.”

  “What do you want me to do while you’re in there?” Ezra asked.

  “I want you to try to track down Stevenson’s recent movements and see what he has been up to lately. I would like to take a look at that house of his too. Perhaps they are hiding Lawrence there. It would be good to check. But be careful - I’m sure we shook up Abbott enough for him to try to pull something else on the both of us. It would be better if we knew beforehand what it was.”

  Ezra grinned and said, “Don’t be too long or you might end up living there.” He touched the brim of his hat and gave his friend a sly wink.