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But nobody appeared to have seen the runaways , and not a trace of them was to be found anywhere . `` All we can do is to get something to eat and take the other train for Oakdale , '' said Roger , after they had satisfied themselves that the runaways were nowhere in that vicinity . The walking around had made him hungry . They procured some pie and milk at a little stand near the station , and shortly after four o'clock took the way train for Oakdale and walked to the school . They went directly to the doctor 's office . The master of Oak Hall listened patiently to what they had to tell . `` I am sorry you did not find them , '' he said , gravely .