The explorers got astride the ponderous humps, and then, while the master of camels gave them a cheery farewell, they moved out for the unknown.
The great desert journey had begun.
CHAPTER X
Questionable Strangers
BEFORE long the little town of Wargla vanished from the horizon, and a sense of dread crept over Bob and Joe at the thought that they were now shut off completely from the outside world. What tragedies might befall them before they would again see the United States? There were all sorts of dangers out on that vast stretch of wasteland. Would their lives be threatened—and possibly lost?
Bob glanced back and saw the worried look on his chum’s face. That Joe’s thoughts had been the same as his was evident.
“Snap out of it, Joe, old man!” he said, rousing himself. “Think of the fun we’ll have. And the strange sights we’ll see. It’ll be great. And behind it all lies adventure.”
Joe nodded. His face took on a smile as he anticipated the coming events.
“Wonder what adventures we’ll have?” he mused. “But I suppose we’ll soon see.”