There was a door there, half shut; one may readily believe that in pushing it open Clif was rather nervous.
But nothing occurred to startle him, and so they went forward once more. The place about him seemed deserted.
Then suddenly Clif did a startling thing.
He took a deep breath and called aloud.
"Anybody here?"
And then for at least a minute or two the little party stood waiting in silence; but no answer was heard.
"I guess it's deserted," Clif said. "Scatter and search it thoroughly."
And that was quickly done. To their relief the Americans found that the place was not inhabited and that there was no one near. That once made sure it may be believed that they wasted no more time in delay.
"I don't think it will be necessary for us to keep watch," he said. "Our safety lies in our hiding."
They made their way into one of the smaller rooms of the little building, one which had a key to the door. And having secured themselves as best they could from danger of discovery, the wearied men sank down upon the floor.