“We’ll have to see about this!”
Frank slid from the saddle and started hurriedly into the house.
“No use lookin’ fer him in the wikiup, Merriwell,” said Dolliver, “kase he ain’t there.”
“Not in the house?” demanded Frank, recoiling in amazement. “Where is he, then?”
“Gone to Camp Hawtrey to make the old kunnel talk with him.”
“What do you know about that!” exclaimed Ballard.
“Thunder!” cried the astounded Clancy.
“How long since he left here?” asked Frank.
“Less’n half an hour.”
“Did he ride?”