Just on the dot of 6.30 the next morning Lieutenant Prescott and his two soldier boys were at the meeting place.
Postmaster Dent was ahead of them, and quickly admitted them through the rear door of the post office building.
"Now, we've just time to hurry into readiness," whispered Dent, rubbing his hands. "The office opens sharp at seven!"
CHAPTER XIV
MEETING BLICK IN EARNEST
"ANY mail for Sarah J. Campbell?"
"I'll see, ma'am."
"Be quick, boy. I'm in a dreadful hurry."
Noll turned away from the window to consult a frame of boxes that were alphabetically arranged.