I suppose I ought to get back as soon as I can,” said Tony. “Why, what’s up?”
“Thee is the boy from the hotel, is thee not?”
“Well, what do you want of me?”
“There’s a man in the woods that has fallen down a well, and I fear he is badly hurt.”
“How did you find him?”
“I was walking for amusement when I heard groans, and, looking down, I could see the poor man.”
Tony never thought of doubting this statement, and said, in a tone of genuine sympathy: “Poor fellow!”
“Will thee go with me and help get him out?”
“Yes,” said Tony, readily, “I’ll do it. Never mind if I am a little late. Where shall I put the horse?”
“Lead him into the woods, and tie him to a tree.”