Through Forest and Fire - Wild-Woods Series No. 1 by Edward S. (Edward Sylvester) Ellis
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taken it with her."
This sounded as if true, but it did not remove the fears of any one. Even he who uttered the words could not bring himself fully to believe in their truth, for none knew better than he that the evil one himself seems to conspire with guns and pistols that appear to be unloaded, and with water which is thought to be harmless. All wanted to place faith in the declaration, and no protest was uttered. As nothing was to be seen or learned where they stood, they crossed the bridge and descended the wooded slope until they reached the edge of the stream, which wound its way through the woods to the big pond. Every heart was throbbing painfully and no one spoke: there was no need of it, for no comfort could be gained therefrom. Mr. Layton and Kilgore moved carefully up the creek, while Nick and his parents walked toward the pond, which lay to the left. The two wished to be apart from the others that they might consult without danger of being overheard by those whose hearts were suffering so much anguish. "It's very strange," said Mr. Kilgore, "that the basket should be found on the bridge: what do you make of it, Mr. Layton?" The teacher shook his head. "It is strange, indeed; had there been no water in the creek you could |
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