Enid shook her head and abruptly arose.
“No, I’ll see this thing through. Those men are only after the Zudi Drum. When I turn it over to them they’ll be glad to let Father go.”
Madge thought of what she and Rex had done, and for a moment her conscience troubled her. Was it possible that the substitution had been a mistake? If the abductors were honest in their intentions, then her act might actually hinder the rescue of Mr. Burnett.
“I must go now,” Enid declared resolutely. “It will take me at least ten minutes to walk to the point.”
She picked up the package which she believed to be the Zudi Drum. Madge resisted the temptation to confess everything. More keenly than before, she realized that Enid was walking straight into danger—perhaps into a trap.
“I wish you the best of luck,” she said quietly. “Be on your guard every instant, and if anything goes wrong, scream for help.”
“I shall.”
They clasped hands and Enid turned away. She walked a few steps, hesitated, and looked back. Then she plunged into the forest.
Madge cast an anxious glance out across the water. She could see no light nor was there any sign to indicate Rex was near.
“It looks as though I may get to handle this job alone,” she thought uncomfortably.