"HERE, QUIT THAT, YOU!" SHOUTED THE ASTONISHED BOY.
He got no further in his hurried explanation, for both men had without warning jumped hurriedly from the buggy. Frank, believing that they were about to be assaulted as possible highway robbers, half drew back, thinking to defend himself until explanations could be given.
To the utter amazement of both lads, however, the men, instead of rushing at them, turned and ran back along the road as fast as their legs would carry them; and all the while uttering exclamations that told of both fright, and a desire to escape.
Frank and Lanky were left there with the vehicle and horse on their hands, staring at each other as though unable to believe their eyes!
CHAPTER III
A STRANGE HAPPENING
"What d'ye think of that?" gasped Lanky, when he felt able to speak.