Hicks at once jumped down and strode over to the turn-out. Bob followed.
“Is it O. K.?” queried Bob.
“Seems to be. He drove the horse for all he knew how,” responded Hicks.
“Which way do you think he went?”
“Can’t say. It’s so infernally dark it will be impossible to follow him up.”
“Well, I’m glad you got your rig back.”
“So am I. Yes, it’s all right, too.”
“Let me have the lantern a moment.”
“What for?”
“I’ll see if he left any trace behind.”