The attorney rang the bell, and Miss Sally, having peeped out to see the meaning of so many men on her porch, recognized the Colonel and the attorney, and opened the door.

The attorney stood back to let Eliph' enter, and then followed him in.

The three men stood in the little hallway, hats in hand, while Toole explained why they had come, and Miss Sally led the way to the second-floor room where the box stood.
It was an impressive scene as the four gathered around the box.
"Knock off the lid!" said the attorney firmly.

The Colonel raised his ax and struck.

The board splintered but remained firm.