He may have found
some of them, or know where they are. If he has any relations they ought
to know about him, and not leave him among strangers. Of course I'll do
all I can for him. Mr. Whipple has given me some money to spend on Uncle
Jack, so I think the poor old woodchopper will be all right, if he can
only get well."
"Then you're going to see him?" asked Mrs. Bobbsey.
"Yes, I think I had better," answered Mr. Bobbsey. "He did me a great
favor, caring for Flossie and Freddie, and I must do what I can for him.
He says it will make his mind easier if he can talk to me before the
doctors try to make him well in the hospital."
"Then we can't go to the Natural History Museum to-day!" exclaimed Nan.
"Oh, yes; your mother can take you."
"I fear I can't tell you, as well as Daddy can, about the different
things," said Mrs. Bobbsey, smiling; "but I'll do the best I can."
"Oh, Momsey! Of course we love to have you!" cried Nan, kissing her
mother.
"I know, but you want Daddy, too! I don't blame you. But we must give him
up for a little while, if it is to help Uncle Jack."
"Oh, of course we will!" cried Nan, and Bert nodded his head to show that
he agreed.
"I'll just about have time to catch a train for Lakeport," said Mr.
Bobbsey, looking at his watch. "Where are Flossie and Freddie? I want to
say good-bye to them."
"They are playing with Laddie," said Mrs. Bobbsey. "I'll get them."
The two younger Bobbsey twins felt sorry that their father had to go away,
but they were told he would soon be back again.
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