The column was unusually massive, and the dial must have been two feet square. Lichened and weather-beaten, an inscription upon the cornice was yet quite easy to read.
PEREUNT ET IMPUTANTUR
And the words were carved in block lettering....
A buzz of excitement succeeded my report. Then Daphne turned quickly and looked searchingly at the house.
"I feel as if we were being watched," she said, shuddering. "Let's get back to the car."
As Jonah followed the girls into the lane—
"What about bolting the door?" said I.
Berry shook his head.
"Doesn't matter," he said. "Any way, we've trodden the grass down. Besides, there's nothing to hide."
We dragged the door to and hastened after the others.