“The Indians did not see me, but these children were hiding behind the trees, and called to me as I came along.
“They had lost their way and could not find their home.
“I was afraid that the Indians would find us, so went straight to the tower.
“We crawled through the tunnel and came here.
“I shall take the children home as soon as the sun goes down.”
Teni and Mavo heard Demino say this, and kept watching for the sun to tell them when it was time to go home.
CHAPTER IX
THE JOURNEY
Just at sunset the two children stood on the cliff.
All about them was beautiful red sandstone.