Richard made quite a number of inquiries, especially among the men who
had occupied the smoking-car, but to no avail.
The smash-up was no small affair, and it took fully an hour before the
railroad officials that were present could get assistance to the spot.
In the meantime, the injured were laid out on the grass and made as
comfortable as circumstances would permit. Luckily, several doctors
had been passengers on the train, and as they were uninjured they took
charge of all who needed their aid.
Finally a train backed down to take the passengers to Rockvale, the
next town of importance.
Richard hardly knew what to do. If Mr. Joyce was hurt it was certainly
his duty to remain. But perhaps the gentleman had gone off, to render
assistance, or, it was possible, on a search for his satchel.
"Guess I'll take the train and risk it," was Richard's conclusion. "He
is bound to follow to Rockvale sooner or later, and we will probably
meet in the depot."
Nevertheless, as the boy entered the car he felt rather uncomfortable,
carrying off the property of another, who was comparatively a stranger
to him.
CHAPTER VI.
UNDER SUSPICION.
"Well, I've had an adventure on the road just as Grace hoped I would,"
was Richard's mental comment, as he lay back in the car seat.
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