“It was spot shooting. I didn’t have time to aim,” explained Bob.
“Then I hope I’m not the target when you really aim,” said the older federal agent.
Chapter XXIV
AT THE HOSPITAL
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A policeman on duty at the station, attracted by the shooting, came on the run and Condon Adams flashed his federal badge.
“Get an ambulance and get this man to a hospital. See that a heavy guard is placed at his bed. We’ll take the fellow in the car down to the central station with us and make a personal report.”
The federal men remained on the scene until an ambulance arrived. In the meantime Condon Adams had handcuffed the driver of the car, who was now regaining consciousness. He pushed him into the back seat, tossed in his own traveling bag, and with Bob driving the car, they started for the police station.
The trip was uneventful and they parked the car in front of the station where a few hours before Bob had telephoned the news of his uncle’s abduction to Washington. The same night captain was on duty and his eyes widened when he saw Bob and Condon Adams with their handcuffed prisoner.
Before the policeman could ply them with questions Condon Adams explained what had happened.
“Throw this fellow into a solitary cell; I’ll question him after I get back from the hospital,” he said.
“What charge shall I book him on?” asked the policeman.