“Begorra, the masheen is spoilt, intoirely!” wailed Barney.
For a moment Frank seemed utterly unable to act.
Then he walked slowly about the Scorcher. He examined the broken gear long and slowly.
Then he said:
“Barney and Pomp, bring out tools and help me clear away this debris.”
The two jokers hastily obeyed.
Frank proceeded to disentangle the wreck. All went silently to work to help him.
The forward part of the Scorcher was set upon a support, while Frank endeavored to repair the wheels. But presently he said:
“My friends, I’m afraid we are badly stuck. These wheels can never do service again.”
It was an ominous statement.