And now the villa was in sight, which fact made them increase their speed.
Ah, how their young hearts beat at the sight of it.
"Won't they be surprised?"
"And pleased."
"And shan't we? Ah, me! Hello! who's this coming here? Why, blow me, Harry, do you see who it is?"
"Of course; it's old King Mole."
"Mr. Mole, Mr. Mole, Mr. Mole!" they both yelled out. "Here we are safe back!"
The old gentleman staggered back in sheer amazement.
"Is it possible?" he exclaimed. "Surely—yet, no; it can't be."
"Can't it though?"