? ? ? ? "Quite right, Professor," agreed Mr. Philander, "and the sooner it is done the better. Let us start now."
? ? ? ? Seizing the professor by the arm, Mr. Philander set off in the direction that would put the greatest distance between themselves and the lion.
? ? ? ? They had proceeded but a short distance when a backward glance revealed to the horrified gaze of Mr. Philander that the lion was following them. He tightened his grip upon the protesting professor and increased his speed.
? ? ? ? "As I was saying, Mr. Philander," repeated Professor Porter.
? ? ? ? Mr. Philander took another hasty glance rearward. The lion also had quickened his gait, and was doggedly maintaining an unvarying distance behind them.
? ? ? ? "He is following us!" gasped Mr. Philander, breaking into a run.
? ? ? ? "Tut, tut, Mr.
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