CHAPTER XXVI
FENN’S ODD DISCOVERY
Mutual surprise showed on the face of Fenn, as well as on the countenance of the man who made this surprising announcement in the cave, where we have left that rather unfortunate youth. The boy, who had been prepared to meet a band of Chinese smugglers, now saw before him the mysterious person, who appeared to have some interest in the affairs of Mr. Hayward, and who seemed to be pleased that misfortune should overtake the man who had recovered from the auto accident near Fenn’s house.
“Well, how’d you get here?” asked the man gruffly, advancing closer to the captive, and holding his torch to throw the light on Fenn’s face.
“Slid part way, and climbed the rest,” answered the lad, who decided to remain as cool as possible under the circumstances.
“Humph! Well, I reckon you know where you are now?”
“I haven’t the least idea, except that I’m under ground.”
“Yes, and you’re liable to stay here for some time. You’ll find, before I get through with you, that it isn’t healthy, out in this country, to pay too much attention to the business of other folks. I’ll pay you back for spying on me. I thought I’d gotten rid of you some time ago, but I see you’re still after me.”
“I’m not after you,” answered Fenn. “I didn’t expect to see you down here. Nor am I spying on you. You’re mistaken.”