"This is Edward. I got away. Are you all right?"
"Yes."
"Can you get out?"
"No, the windows are too high. I haven't anything to stand on."
"Where are they?"
"I don't know."
"Have they tried to get in?"
"No, they haven't made a sound for a long time. And, besides, I've locked myself in."
"I think they've run away. Don't be afraid, Nancy. I'll get you out. Shout if you hear them."
Edward scarcely could contain his feelings of relief.