CHAPTER XXXVI.
RALPH HARDING IS FOUND.
Bert was still partly under the influence of chloroform; but the sight of Ralph Harding, whom he recognized from the photograph which had been given him, roused him from his stupefaction.
Harding repeated his question.
"Who are you?" he asked, "and how do you know me?"
"I am Bert Barton."
"What? not the son of John Barton?" exclaimed Harding, drawing back with a troubled look.
"Yes," answered Bert, gravely; "I am the son of John Barton, and I have been in search of you for several weeks."
"You have been in search of me? Why did you want to see me?"