"How were you able to escape?"
"I was left with the little boy. He fell asleep, and then I began to explore."
"Where is my brother?"
"He went out quite early, I presume in search of you. You are John Fox, are you not?"
"Exactly. I suppose my brother heard that I was in trouble."
"Yes."
"By the way, the Quaker detective through whom I got into difficulty you doubtless know?"
"I do."
"I was put into jail at Crampton, but I managed to effect my escape. Are you connected in any way with the Emmonsville bank?"
"Yes."