"Nothing, but—listen!"
Buster Beggs broke off short, as another scream rent the air. Then the members of the Gee Eyes saw a wild-looking youth rush across the road and disappear among the trees beyond.
"Did you see that?"
"It was a boy!"
"He acted as if he was crazy!"
"Yes, and do you know who it was?" demanded Dave. "It was little Frank Bond!"
"So it was," added Roger. "Boys, what can this mean?"
"He must be in trouble," said Buster Beggs.
"Perhaps some wild animal scared him," was Ben's comment. "But what can he be doing out here alone this time of night?"