Disappointed and angry at the turn of affairs the lads made but a poor supper of the food that was brought to them. Presently they composed themselves to sleep on the floor.
A tapping at the window attracted their attention.
CHAPTER XIV
HELPED BY AN ENEMY
“What’s that?” inquired Ned, startled at the unexpected sound.
“Loose board, I guess,” replied Jimmie, rather disgruntled at the turn affairs had taken. “The wind’s ripping everything loose!”
Again the tapping was repeated in an insistent manner.
“I’m going to see what’s going on here!” declared Ned, rising from his position. “Some one is trying to communicate with us!”