Ken nodded meaningfully and the two boys were re-assured of their suspicions. Joining his companions, he muttered, “This man hunt is getting me. I’m afraid that before it is all over I am going to go crazy.”
“Why? What’s the matter?” inquired Jack.
“Do you know who was following us?” Ken put the question very gravely and looked from one boy to the other.
“Who?”
“Captain Bob.”
The announcement came as a shock, almost overwhelming them. Each boy searched the face of the other for some meaning or understanding. But all of them were just as puzzled. Paul repeated the name, “Captain Bob! But why should he follow us?”
Ken shrugged his shoulders. “Are you sure it was he?” questioned Jack, his demeanor grave and serious.
“I am absolutely positive. After all, I know the man. It’s true I didn’t see his face—”
Paul jumped. “You didn’t see his face!” he exclaimed. “Then how do you know it was he? You might be mistaken.”