Mrs. Le Bras took the lamp, and, stepping softly to Sue's door, opened it, and looked in.
"Just as pretty as ever. I have a great mind to go and look at Johnny in his new room."
"No," said Mr. Le Bras, taking the lamp: "you had better go directly to bed, and let me take the lamp. I am afraid Pierre is waiting for me."
"Very well," replied Mrs. Le Bras, lying down. "You'll be up before long, won't you?"
"Yes. Go to sleep now."
Mr. Le Bras placed the lamp in the lower hall, and then, opening the front-door a little way, put out his head, and listened. He could hear nothing but the wind and rain. Mary stole in from the kitchen, and said, "I haven't told Kate, as you said; but hadn't I better tell Oliver?"
"You get Kate off to bed, and I will tell Oliver."
When Kate had gone, Mr. Le Bras went into the kitchen, and consulted with Oliver. Oliver was sure the boys were safe in some house at the quarry. "An' that's what Pierre'll tell you when he gits back, sir."
"I think so too," said Mr. Le Bras.
At that moment the door opened, and Pierre entered the room.