He opened his pocketknife and carefully slit the covering at one end. Uncle Jonah and Aunt Esmerelda retreated to the door and looked on with frightened faces.
Grandfather inserted his hand, felt around, and pulled forth Jeremiah, a very crestfallen cat.
"How did you get in there?" demanded Grandfather.
Jeremiah mewed and looked much ashamed.
"A most extraordinary thing," said Grandfather, carrying Jeremiah from the room.
Hortense followed with the others. As she went, she raised her eyes to Malay Kris, hanging in his customary place on the wall.
Malay Kris winked one bright eye at her.
Chapter VI