That something was wrong was evidenced by the frown that was on the archæologist’s face. His usual smile was absent.
“There’s been a wreck,” he said in an anxious voice. “The train has been wrecked. I guess we can’t get to Wargla so soon after all.”
CHAPTER IV
Lured to Danger
BOB and Joe gasped in astonishment.
“The train wrecked!” muttered Bob and then started. “What caused it?”
“I imagine you’re thinking the same as I,” the archæologist said quietly. “That those thieves were responsible for it to prevent us from getting to Wargla at once.”
Joe’s face glowed with anger.
“The dirty beggars!” he cried. “Was anyone hurt?”