"Tell you later, Bob. Just now somebody had better go after Andy. That horse was running away with him."
A hubbub arose, in the midst of which Captain Putnam, the owner of the school, appeared. He was a fine-looking gentleman, with a face that was at once kindly and firm.
"What is this I hear about Andrew Snow?" he said anxiously. "A horse ran away with him?"
In as few words as possible Pepper and some of the others related the particulars of what had happened to the carryall. Just as they were finishing, Peleg Snuggers came up on the other horse.
"This is very unfortunate!" murmured Captain Putnam. "We'll have to follow poor Snow at once. Mr. Darrison, will you drive me?"
"Why—er—yes, but it will take time, Captain Putnam, an' my wife wants me to——"
"I'll pay you for your time, sir," interrupted the owner of the school quickly.
"Yes, sir? all right, sir. Jump in an' we'll go right after the runaway."
"Can I go along?" asked Pepper.
"I'd like to go, too," came from Stuffer Singleton.