Chapter 15 THE FARMHOUSE HOSPITAL.

Jack Loughead marched into his uncle's room. "Well-well-well," exclaimed the old gentleman with a prolonged look, and sitting straight in his chair. "So this really is you, Jack? I must say, I am surprised."

"Surprised?" echoed Jack, getting his uncle's hands in both of his. "Why, Uncle, I cabled Crane Brothers just as soon as I got your letter,