"Too late. It's father, and he'd hear the turning of the key."
They waited, while the light, quick step came down the hall of the cabin. It came to the door, it went past; and then the steps retraced and the door was opened gently.
There was a light in the hall; the form of Lebrun was outlined black and distinct..
"Jack!" he whispered.
No sound; he made as if to enter, and then he heard the heavy breathing of the sleeper, apparently.
"Asleep, poor fool," murmured the gambler, and closed the door.
The door was no sooner closed than Donnegan had raised the body of the sleeper. Once, as he rose, straining, it nearly slipped from his arms; and when he stood erect he staggered. But once he had gained his equilibrium, he carried the wounded man easily enough to the window through which George reached his long arms and lifted out the burden.
"You see?" said Donnegan, panting, to the girl.
"Yes; it was really wonderful!"
"You are laughing, now."