The rain came in at one corner of the shelter, forming a pool on the hard floor. But it did not reach the girls, for which they were thankful.
“I wonder how long it will last,” sighed Vi presently.
“Maybe all night,” returned Billie.
“Oh, do you really think it will last that long?” came pleadingly.
“You know as much about it as I do.”
“What will they think of our absence at the Hall?” broke in Laura.
“They may send out a searching party——” began Billie.
“Hush,” cried Vi suddenly, and her tone sent the gooseflesh all over them again. “I hear something. Don’t you think we’d better put something against the door?”