"He wants to tell us about that Jap," said Ted. "Evidently he knows something about the murder of his sister, and wants us to find the Jap."
"Thar's nothin' doin' until he gets over his fever an' is strong ernough ter talk," said Bud, "So ther best thing ter do is not ter mind what he says, but ter git him over his fever."
Stella was well-nigh worn out, but she would not consent to leave the bedside of the sick man, except at short intervals, when Ted or Bud, who were the best nurses among the boys, took her place that she might get some much-needed sleep.
That night Caruthers awoke from a long sleep and looked up at Stella.
"Where am I?" he asked, in a low voice.
"You are with friends," she replied gently. "Hush, you are not strong enough to talk."
"Yes, I am. I am all right now. Whose house am I in?" he asked.
"You are in Major Caruthers' house."
"I am glad. Is Ted Strong here?"
"Yes."