“Sure. Why not?” Bob was already halfway up the first flight.
The others followed him, winding slowly up the narrow stairs. They wondered a little if it might be safe to venture up into this time-worn structure.
After what seemed like hours, they left the last flight of stairs and turned to go out on the top floor.
As they did so, they saw something that was horrible and disgusting.
CHAPTER XXVI
A Narrow Escape
LYING about on the stone floor were at least ten human skeletons, which were white with age. They were in no fixed positions, but were scattered aimlessly over the dusty floor.
Bob was the first to break the silence.
“Wonder how they got here?” he asked.