“All entirely safe,” answered Major Dale. “But you are not safe here. It is a wonder you have lived—hurry! We must get across the swamp quickly to reach the road before it is dangerously dark.”
“Can you walk?” asked Dorothy, anxiously.
“Oh, yes—I can now,” replied Urania, “but I was so scared at first, and I have been—out looking for some berries. I can’t believe I will not have to run—any more.”
“And I can’t believe that I have really found you,” said Dorothy. “We have been looking all day long.”
“Come, come,” urged the Major, “you young ladies may talk after we get home.”
They made their way to the door, and the Major extinguished the candle.
“Oh, wait!” exclaimed Urania, “I must go back. I forgot something.”
“Can you see?” asked the Major.
“I don’t believe I can,” replied Urania. “Would you mind holding the light?”
The Major re-lighted the candle and again entered the cave. Urania walked over to the far corner and took some bricks out of the wall. Major Dale held the candle close to her shoulder.