CHAPTER XXV
TOWARD FREEDOM
Jack and Harris obeyed Frank's injunction and the three flitted back to the parlor silently.
A moment later the front door opened softly and directly the officer appeared in the parlor door.
"I came almost not getting here," he said with a smile. "Did you get tired waiting?"
"So tired," said Frank, "that we were just about to leave when I chanced to see you coming down the street."
"So? Well, you would have had a hard time escaping, I am afraid. Now, my way it will be easier. I have had my means of escape laid out ever since I arrived here. Unless something unforeseen occurs, we should be able to get away without difficulty."
"I am sure I hope so," declared Frank.
Their captor surveyed the three closely.
"I see you are all ready," he said. "Changed your clothes, eh?"