“I’m sure it was built into the chimney as a hiding place,” he declared.
“At any rate, it would make a good one,” added Midge, siding with Dan. “What better name for it than Robin Hood’s Strong Box?”
“All in favor of that name say ‘aye’,” directed Brad.
Ross voted a very loud “no” which the other Cubs ignored.
“The ayes have it,” Brad announced.
As he spoke, the Cubs distinctly heard footsteps in a corridor adjoining the room where they stood. They listened a moment, thinking that another Cub had followed them into the house.
But the footsteps, instead of coming closer, receded.
“Who’s there?” called Brad. “Is that you, Fred?”
There was no answer.
Certain that someone had been in the house, the boys quickly went through the lower rooms. All were deserted.