"If we only had something to eat," sighed Grace. "I wonder, if by chance the former inhabitants left some morsels of food? Suppose we take a look?"
The others hesitated a moment, and then Mollie said:
"I'm with you!"
She caught up the still-glowing auto lamp, and led the way, the others following.
"Up stairs; or down stairs?" she challenged.
"Or in my lady's chamber?" completed Betty, with a laugh.
They went through various rooms. All were deserted. Here and there they saw discarded and broken furniture. But there was no sign of recent habitation. The house was musty and damp, but they were glad of shelter from the storm.
"Only my poor auto!" sighed Mollie. "I hope nothing happens to it."
"It can stand the weather," said Grace. "What is beyond here, I wonder?" she said, as they came to a pause before a closed door.
"Let's look," suggested Betty.