Barker ran out, and aided Casco in dragging Bob into the lodge-room.

Then before they released him the door was closed and locked.

CHAPTER XII
BOB’S QUEER EXPERIENCE

“Now, I imagine we have you safe,” said Casco, after the door was locked. “Sit down on that bench.”

“Well, if you insist, I will,” returned the youth, trying to make the best of the situation.

He was terribly chagrined at the turn affairs had taken, but he resolved to brave it out as best he could.

“Now tell us how you came to follow us here,” said Barker.

“I discovered Casco was stopping here.”

“How did you discover that?”

“He robbed a friend of mine.”