He little dreamed into what peculiar adventures this visit to New York was destined to lead him.
The fall of the two flagstones came altogether as a surprise to Ed.
Doubtless the weight of the Bradys as they trod upon them completed the work of the water.
At all events, Ed had no more than planted his feet upon them when down they went.
The shock sent the boy on his knees.
He scrambled up and answered the Bradys as told.
Then an instant later Ed was seized from behind by two pairs of hands.
A secret door—bricks set in a box—had opened.
The boy, in spite of his struggles, was dragged through the opening.
Two Chinamen had captured Ed.