“I’m so glad you did!” exclaimed Natalie, with a grateful look at him.
“I’ll take up some food and water,” spoke Mabel. “Then I’ll come back. You might see if Marie has been able to signal any one, Phil,” she said to her brother.
“Here’s Marie now,” spoke Jack, as the girl came flying into the mill.
“Did you send for a doctor?” asked Natalie.
“I have mother’s diamond ring back!” cried Mabel, holding up the sparkling gem.
“Say, these girls beat anything for finding things!” declared Jack.
“Hadee had it,” explained Mabel. “I’m so glad.”
“What about the doctor?” asked Natalie.
“I met Old Hanson,” Marie said. “He said he’d go right back and get one. Dr. Morse is at some house down the road now most fortunately, and Old Hanson said he’d have him come here. I met the hermit on the road as I was running to the lake shore.”
“Everything seems to be coming out for the best,” said Jack. “Now let’s have some details.”