In all, Captain Jack must have gone nearly three-quarters of a mile from the scene of his late confinement when something occurred that made him fairly jump.
Ahead there came the sound of rapid steps. Then the sounds of a slight scuffle, followed by Don Melville's undoubted tones, shouting:
"Run, Benson! He'll never catch you now!"
"How on earth does Don Melville know I'm here?" quivered Jack, stopping short.
CHAPTER XII
THE CAPITALIST DOESN'T LIKE THE SITUATION
Someone was dashing through the woods straight at Jack Benson.
Almost immediately there came the yell, in baffled rage:
"Confound you, Don Melville! I'll settle with you for this!"
"That's Mr. Farnum's voice!" throbbed the real Jack, all agog with wonder.