"There are few who do not have enemies," said the woman sententiously.
"Can you describe the enemy?"
"He is a dark man, not tall, but taller than you. He is thin."
"I met such a man on the beach," said Jed, surprised. "I met him only this morning. Is he the one you mean?"
"When you meet such a man beware of him!" said the woman, and without waiting for a reply she rose from her seat and walked away rapidly.
"What a funny old woman!" said Chester. "I am hungry. Let us go up to the hotel. It is time for lunch."
Jed's face became thoughtful. What he had heard left a deep impression upon his mind.