Divining their goal Dare seized Havill's arm; and the two worthies entered the building unseen, by first passing round behind it.

They seated themselves in the back part of the interior, where darkness prevailed.
As before related, Paula and Somerset came and stood within the door.
When the rain increased they drew themselves further inward, their forms being distinctly outlined to the gaze of those lurking behind by the light from the tent beyond.

But the hiss of the falling rain and the lowness of their tones prevented their words from being heard.
'I wish myself out of this!' breathed Havill to Dare, as he buttoned his coat over his white waistcoat.

'I told you it was true, but you wouldn't believe.

I wouldn't she should catch me here eavesdropping for the world!' 'Courage, Man Friday,' said his cooler comrade.
Paula and her lover backed yet further, till the hem of her skirt touched Havill's feet.