“We thought it was Jones coming after us,” Mabel explained.
“I see,” replied Leonard.
At that moment, Dick, Jimmy, Jenkins and the policemen came running up.
“Well, I see you have found them,” said Jenkins.
He wiped beads of perspiration from his brow—for he had been running.
“I’m glad of it. I must get home at once, or my wife will have the entire police force on the lookout for me.”
The others laughed.
“Well, that’s what I get for being married,” said Jenkins. “But come, hustle back into the launch and we’ll hurry back to town.”
“There is no gasoline in the Sybil,” said Shirley.
“Is that so?” said Jenkins. “Then I’ll have to hitch her on behind and tow her home.”