"It is I, father," she replied, clinging to him convulsively. "I am so happy!"
"Are you safe? Are you hurt? Did they injure you?"
"No, father I have been awfully frightened, but I am not hurt. You don't say a word to Phil. He saved me."
"Phil Farringford!"
"Yes, father."
"My dear boy, you have saved me from a misery you cannot understand," said the glad parent, grasping my hand.
"I am very glad to do something for you, after you have done so much for me, sir."
"But how was it? Tell me about it. Where did you find her?" asked Mr. Gracewood.
"I congratulate you, sir," said Lieutenant Pope, approaching the spot, having learned the substance of the story from Corporal Flint.
"I am the happiest man in the world," added Mr. Gracewood, with enthusiasm. "Phil Farringford is a hero! Now let us know where you found her."