CHAPTER XII.

THE PRISONER.

It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.

During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.

Sam Barney was known to all his acquaintances as a boy opposed to rising very early, or working very hard, and it had been no more than reasonable to suppose Jip would be warned in time.

Teddy Bowser could give very little information, and that which he did impart only served to heighten the mystery.

He stated that he met Sam at about seven o'clock that morning, and talked with him concerning his visit to Philadelphia with the purpose, as previously agreed upon, of delaying him until nearly nine o'clock.

That then the alleged detective had gone toward Fulton Market with the avowed intention of meeting a friend, and Teddy was positive Jip had not been arrested until late in the afternoon.

"Where was Dan an' Bill when they sent you to tell me?"

"Over by Jefferson Market; that's where Jip's been jugged."

"Were they to wait there for me?"

"That's what they reckoned on, except you thought them firemen of yourn could help out."

"If Jip's really been 'rested I don't believe Ninety-four's men could do anything, 'cordin' to the way Mr. Davis talks. We'll go right down to the market."

1. Who did not like to get up at an early hour?
2. What was his last name?
3. Was he a worker who put forth much effort?
4. Who did not manage to rescue Jip?
5. And who else?
6. Did Dan and Bill have a relationship with Seth?
7. How?
8. Who gave sparse information?
9. And his last name?
10. At what time did he meet Sam?
11. In the morning?
12. Where did the detective go?
13. For what purpose?
14. Was Jip incarcerated in the morning?
15. What time of day then?
16. Who was sure of this?
17. Was it assumed the firemen could be of assistance?
18. Did the roommates leave at an early time of day?
19. Was Sam Barney described as a man?
20. How was he described then?

Provide a numbered list of answers.
1. Sam
2. Barney
3. No
4. Dan
5. Bill
6. Yes
7. They were roommates
8. Teddy
9. Bowser
10. Seven o'clock
11. Yes
12. Fulton Market
13. Meeting a friend
14. No
15. Late afternoon
16. Teddy
17. Yes
18. Yes
19. No
20. A boy