Searching his pockets, Teddy found a box nearly full. The water had not touched them, and in a few moments a fire was crackling merrily.
“This is gravy!� Teddy exclaimed, extending his hands to the warmth. “Baby! Listen to that rain! We’d be about drowned if we were out in that.�
“Ever see this place before?� Roy asked, as he took off his vest and hung it on a chair. Neither of the boys wore coats, heavy shirts and vests affording them all the protection they needed in that country at this season.
“Nope. Don’t remember. Did you?�
“Don’t think so. Let’s see what’s in that other room.�
The door was a trifle hard to open, but Roy put his shoulder against it and shoved. It gave under his weight, and he entered.
For a moment he stood staring.
“Well, what is it?� his brother asked, walking forward. “See a ghost, or something?�
“Mighty funny,� Roy said in a puzzled tone, as though to himself. “Take a look!�
He stepped aside, and Teddy peered in. What he saw caused him to utter an exclamation.