The four were forced to proceed single file, for the path was narrow and branches of low-hanging trees formed an archway above their heads. Presently, Doris who was in the lead stopped short and gave an exclamation of surprise.
“What’s the matter?” Kitty demanded.
“We’ve come to the jumping off place! And just see what I’ve discovered. A cave!”
Kitty thought her chum was only joking, but as she came up behind her she saw for herself the tiny opening in the side of the cliff. Dave and Marshmallow crowded up, the latter becoming greatly excited.
“Jumping snakes!” he exclaimed. “I never heard about this cave. I wonder what’s inside?”
He thrust his head in at the opening but could see nothing, as his eyes were unaccustomed to the darkness.
“If we only had a flashlight!” he declared. “It would be fun to explore it.”
“Maybe it’s inhabited by bears,” Kitty suggested nervously.
“Never heard of any around here,” Marshmallow insisted. “Say, we can’t go home without seeing the inside.”
“I think there’s a flashlight in the car,” Dave told him. “I’ll see.”