Tom laughed derisively. Olive smiled tolerantly.
"If it ever was hidden there, it was taken out long, long ago. That passage has been known for some generations, I believe," said Olive.
"How ever did you get in there?" demanded Ruth, a sudden thought occurring to her.
"Find out," grinned Tom.
"There must be another entrance to it, isn't there, Olive?"
"Not that I know of. Is there, Tom?"
"Maybe and maybe not."
"Oh, please tell us. Can't you see we are burning with curiosity?" begged Bab.
"I'll show the place to any girl who's got the sand to go in there with me," answered Tom Presby.
All the girls, except Barbara, drew back. She was regarding the boy questioningly.