"And you promised not to shut an eye?" accused Tavia. "How do we know but that we are all kidnapped?"
Just then Nat grasped Tom's arm.
"The light!" he whispered.
"Oh!"
Dorothy and Tavia had both seen it.
Too frightened to speak, they clung to each other and stood terrified. Tom and Nat stepped farther out into the hallway.
For an instant no one uttered a sound. The next a noise—distinct and welcome—fell upon their ears—the sound of Major Dale's voice.
"It's father!" called Dorothy, breaking away from Tavia. "Oh, they've found us! Let them in! Quick!"
No need to tell the boys that, for the front door was unbolted, and Major Dale rushed in before any of them could actually realize that he had come.
"Oh, father!" gasped Dorothy, falling into his arms. "If you had not come—I should have died!"