"I guess it's all over," shouted Ned. "But, there will be more, soon,
and some of them may hit us."
In obedience to Tad's command, Ned dragged Walter along a few rods
further, where on a curve both boys laid down their burdens.
Tom Phipps under the rough treatment that he had received was stirring
and making an effort to sit up. Tad helped him along by slapping him
vigorously between the shoulders. Ned was shaking Walter almost
savagely.
"Wake up, Walt! Wake up! What's the matter with you?"
Walter groaned.
By this time Tom Phipps had partially pulled himself together.
Tad's heart leaped with joy.
"Walt will be all right in a minute, I guess," Ned informed him.
"And so will Mr. Phipps."
"Where am I?" asked the young engineer.
"We've had an accident, Mr. Phipps," replied Tad. "How do you feel?"
"As if I had been put through the ore mill. Did we have a smash?"
"I should say we did?"
"Who's hurt?"
"Walter was knocked out too, but he is coming round now. Ned thinks
the boy is not hurt very badly."
"No, I'm half scared to death, but I'm all right otherwise," answered
Walter for himself.
"Which track are we on?" demanded Phipps suddenly, trying to locate
his position.
"Our own. You nearly got run over on the other. I pulled you off
just in time."
"I'll thank you later.
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