Fig. 18. Cave Entrance.
"This is an example of the corrosive effects of the sea, and of the elements in the water and in the rock. As these rocks are limestone formations, we may be able to see some beautiful decorations within, if the cave is of any extent."
"It is awful dark in there. I wish we hadn't forgotten the candles," he said, as he glanced at the Professor, who seemed to be quite absorbed in examining the rocks.
"Don't you think we had better go in?"
"I should like to do so, but we haven't any candles."
"I thought you came here for the purpose of examining the cave?"
"So we did."
"And came without making any preparations for it?" As he said this he drew out one of the small candles which they had been making and using for their evening work and recreation.