Chapter 16 THE RUNAWAY

Madge said, in something like perplexity: "You do pick up the strangest acquaintances, Ruth Fielding. She really does, Ma. But that has always been Ruth's way."

Mrs. Steele was first disturbed over her husband's condition. "Go right away and change into dry garments-do, Father," she urged. "You will get your death of cold standing there. And shu