CHAPTER X 

CAUGHT IN A STORM 

"Did you ever know this Wilbur Poole, Dad?" questioned Ben. 

"Yes, I met him years ago at Aaron Poole's home. But of course he was in his right mind then. Poor chap! I pity him very much." 

"I think we all pity him," answered Dave. "Nobody can be responsible after his mind breaks down." 

"I feel sorry for Nat Poole and his folks," said Laura. "This will give them a great deal of trouble, not to mention the expense." 

"If Wilbur Poole was anywhere around Rayville it might pay to start a hunt for him," suggested Roger. 

"I don't think you'll find him anywhere around here," answered Mr. Basswood. "But it won't hurt to take a look around, if you boys care to take a walk." 

Ben's father went off to send his telegram to Aaron Poole, and all the boys set off on a hunt for the wild man. They covered the streets of the village and some of the roads on the outskirts, but without success. They met three people who had talked to the strange individual, and from what had passed Dave and his chums were sure that the man must have been Wilbur Poole. 

"I guess we'll have to give it up," said Phil, when it was getting late. "I'm tired out. And remember, fellows, we have a hard ride before us to-morrow if we expect to reach Carpen Falls in time to hit the trail for Bear Camp before it gets dark." 
Where did Ben's father meet Wilbur? How was Wilbur different at that time? How many different Poole family members are mentioned? What were their names? Does Mr. Basswood think Wilbur is nearby? Does he say they should not search nearby? What does Ben's dad go to send? To whom? What do the boys do meanwhile? For whom? Do they find him? Do they find any sign that he has been there? What sign? When do they stop the search? Whose idea was that? Why does he want to stop? Do they have plans for the next day? What will they do? Will it be a short and easy trip there? What do they want to do when they arrive there?
at Aaron Poole's home he was in his right mind Three Aaron, Wilbur and Nat no no a telegram Aaron Poole set off on a hunt the wild man no yes three people who had talked to him when it was getting late Phil he's tired yes ride to Carpen Falls no hit the trail for Bear Camp