The two men shook hands.
Then, leaning over Harold, George examined him carefully.
"He will live," pronounced George with a great sigh of relief. "It is serious, but I have handled many such cases with sure success. Betty, Alma was so upset when we lost Harold in the crowd, that I didn't tell her he was hurt. Simply reported the telephone message that he was found, and left her rejoicing."
Turning to Edgeway, he asked, "How long has he been unconscious?"
"Ever since Mr. Mellor picked him up."
"Ah! It was lucky then that Miss Emmit knew him. How came you here Betty?"
"This is my home," she answered. "I have boarded here since my return from Ephraim. It was indeed a wonderful chance that brought Harold our way, though it was not through me, Mr. Mellor telephoned to you."
"No? Through whom, then?" he asked surprised.
"A Salvation Army man who helped to carry your boy home. He was quite overcome over the accident, and said he knew you slightly."
"Strange!" returned George, wonderingly. "It must be someone Mrs. Cadman has helped."