Part 14 (2/2)
”There will be tooforward to some splendid times”
”Oh, so aood times, too”
It was about ten o'clock when Mr and Mrs Basswood ca with their friends, who had wanted theot soraph to Crumville,” announced Ben's father, as he came in ”News that may interest Mr Poole”
”What is that, Dad?” questioned his son, curiously
”Why, Mr Dobson spoke about a strange sort of ht the man was out of his mind He said the fellow asked for work first, but then said he didn't care whether he got a job or not, because he had to take the night express for Suht express for Su of Sumatra'--Wilbur Poole!”
”Just exactly what I think, Dave,” answered Mr Basswood
CHAPTER X
CAUGHT IN A STORM
”Did you ever know this Wilbur Poole, Dad?” questioned Ben
”Yes, I o at Aaron Poole's hoht mind then Poor chap! I pity him very much”
”I think we all pity him,” answered Dave ”nobody can be responsible after his mind breaks down”
”I feel sorry for Nat Poole and his folks,” said Laura ”This will give thereat deal of trouble, not to mention the expense”
”If Wilbur Poole was anywhere around Rayville it er
”I don't think you'll find him anywhere around here,” answered Mr
Basswood ”But it won't hurt to take a look around, if you boys care to take a walk”
Ben's father went off to send his telegram to Aaron Poole, and all the boys set off on a hunt for the wild e and some of the roads on the outskirts, but without success
They e individual, and from what had passed Dave and his chums were sure that the uess we'll have to give it up,” said Phil, when it was getting late
”I'm tired out And remember, felloe have a hard ride before us to-morroe expect to reach Carpen Falls in tiets dark”
When the boys reached the hotel the girls were anxious to hear what they ht have to tell