After the alarm all conversation was held in whispers.
Ed suggested that they get on the job.
Ethel was for postponing everything, but Pow was for going ahead, and he had his way.
About half-past twelve, after a careful look around, Ed and the Chinaman started out.
Ethel wanted to go along, but her husband sat down upon it.
Pow ordered her to lock the doors and windows and keep close till their return.
He seemed very nervous as they walked on down a narrow lane which took them to the shore.
Here there was a stretch of rocks against which the water came.
Beyond was a ruinous pier, at the head of which was the foundation of a large building apparently destroyed by fire a long time before.
The neighborhood was lonely enough at all times, and now it appeared to be utterly deserted save for themselves.