Suddenly Mr. Cook started back in surprise. "Come here, Bob," he cried.
"See who this is."
One glance was enough for Bob. He recognized the man over whom his father
was working as Mr. Wernberg.
CHAPTER XVI
MORE COMPLICATIONS
"Who is he?" inquired Sergeant Riley, noting his companion's
astonishment.
"His name is Wernberg," said Mr. Cook.
"I've heard of him," said Riley grimly.
"Have you been looking for him?"
"I know his name," exclaimed the sergeant evasively.
"Well," said Mr. Cook, "he's about done for, I'm afraid. I suppose we
ought to get him to a doctor as fast as we can though."
"Yes," agreed Riley.
"I'll get our car," exclaimed Bob.
"Can you bring it in here?" asked his father.
"Yes. I'll have it here in ten minutes," and Bob set off at top speed
through the woods toward the spot where the automobile had been left.
Mr. Wernberg was still unconscious. In fact it was difficult for a time
to ascertain whether or not he was alive. More water was brought from the
spring and Mr.
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