Astounded, they stared at the headstone. What did it mean? Why was that name upon it?
The tightening sensation grew around Browning's heart. All at once it seemed that the mystery of the island was deeper and darker than ever before.
"Now what do you think of that?" cried Bart, huskily.
Bruce shook his head, for the moment feeling that he was not able to speak. It did not seem that he could govern his voice. All sorts of wild fancies were rushing through his head.
He looked at the mound, and a feeling of relief came to him when he saw that it seemed undisturbed.
Hodge was shaking. He reached out and grasped the big fellow's arm with a savage clutch.
"Was it—was it meant for a warning?" he asked.
"Yes," said Bruce, quickly grasping at that explanation, "it must have been. You have struck it, Hodge."
"Then it is not likely Frank saw it."
"Perhaps not, and yet he may have come here."