The woman watched her closely for a while; then, satisfied that
the girl had really dropped off, gave a long sigh of relief.

"I guess I can get a little sleep myself," she muttered. "I
think I deserve it."

She locked the cabin door carefully and placed the key in her
pocket. Then she stretched out in an easy chair with her feet
on a low stool.

Dora watched her out of the corner of her eye as a cat watches a
mouse.

Was the woman really sleeping?

Soon Mrs. Goss' breathing became loud and irregular.

"She must be asleep," thought Dora, and stirred slightly.

Mrs. Goss took no notice of this, and with her heart in her
throat the girl slipped noiselessly from her resting place and
stood up.

Still the woman took no notice, and now Dora found herself
confronted by a most difficult task.

Without the key to the cabin door she could do nothing, and how
to obtain the much coveted article was a problem.

With trembling hands she sought the pocket of Mrs. Goss' dress