A WOMAN--out in that storm--a thousand miles from nowhere! It was inconceivable.
The laugh which he forced from his lips was husky and unreal, and there was a smothering grip of something at his heart.

In the ghostly light of the alcohol lamp his eyes were wide open and staring.
He looked at Peter.

The dog stood stiff-legged before the hole.

His body was trembling.
"Peter!" With a responsive wag of his tail Peter turned his bristling face up to his master.

Many times Jolly Roger had seen that unfailing warning in his comrade's eyes.