"I answered a signal," replied Miss Burrell.

"Oh, then it is the guide? It's Janus!" cried Miss Elting joyously.

"No, it was not Janus. The signal was fired from a rifle," answered Harriet Burrell.

CHAPTER XXIV

CONCLUSION

"There goes another shot!" exclaimed Harriet.

"Answer it, dear."

"There are only five more shells in the gun. Shall I use them all?"

"Shoot once."