CHAPTER XVIII 

THE MEETING ON THE ROAD 

There was an intense silence, following the announcement of Jason Sparr that he intended to send Dave and his chums to prison for attempting to blow up the hotel. In the meantime the hotel man and the constable got down from the seat of the covered wagon. 

"I've got the warrants fer the arrest, boys," said Constable Hickson, somewhat importantly. 

"Mr. Sparr, I'd like a word with you," said Dave, as calmly as he could speak under the circumstances. 

"I ain't got no more to say than I've said," returned Jason Sparr, stubbornly. "You done it, and I can prove it! The constable is going to do his duty and arrest you!" 

"Dave, I--I won't stand for it!" whispered Phil, hoarsely. "It's terrible! I--I can't stand it!" And he began to back away. 

"Hi, there! stop!" yelled the hotel man. "Stop him, Hickson! Don't let him get away!" 

"You sha'n't arrest me for nothing!" cried the shipowner's son, and like a flash he turned around and started off on a run. 

"Come back here, Phil!" called out Dave. "Come back! You are making a mistake by running away!" 

But Phil did not hear, nor did Ben and Buster, who had also taken to their heels. Roger ran a few steps, then halted, and came back to our hero's side. 

"You are right, Dave," he said. "It's best to face the music." 

Phil, Ben, and Buster had turned towards Oak Hall. Phil was in the lead, but the others soon caught up to him.  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. Who struggled to speak?
2. Whose voice came out raspy when they attempted to speak?
3. Who struggled to form a sentence?
Q2:
1. What was Phil accused of?
2. What were the accusations against Phil?
3. What had Phil allegedly done?
Q3:
1. Did Phil confess to the crime?
2. Did Phil admit to blowing up the hotel?
3. Was Phil forthcoming about blowing up the hotel?
Q4:
1. Who wanted to jail Phil?
2. Who wanted to put Phil in prison?
3. Who saw it fit to imprison Phil?
Q5:
1. Who sat in the wagon?
2. Who was in the wagon sitting down?
3. Who all were inside the wagon?
Q6:
1. Who had evidence?
2. Who could prove Phil's involvement?
3. What was the name of the person with proof?
Q7:
1. Who was the first person to run?
2. Who took off first?
3. Who was the first to flee?
Q8:
1. What did Phil's father do for a living?
2. How was Phil's father employed?
3. What was the job of Phil's dad?
Q9:
1. Who joined Phil in running away?
2. Who took off running with Phil?
3. Who made a run for it along with Phil?
Q10:
1. Did those accusing Phil and his friends approve of them riunning off?
2. Were those who had accused Phil and his friends okay with them making a run for it?
3. Was Phil and his friends fleeing okay with those who said they burnt down the hotel?
