The little boy led the way through the vacant apartments till he reached the one through which the light came from above.
The rope was still hanging from the projection, and this explained Ernest’s escape.
“He must have got out this way,” said the outlaw.
“Won’t he come back, papa?” said Frank.
“Yes,” said his father resolutely. “I will bring him back.”
CHAPTER XXIII
GIVEN IN TRUST
“Well, lad, have you had enough of Emmonsville?”