There is a central oasis between the hinges, where the furniture is grouped for the night.

The flooring flies into position again when the weight of the intruder is removed, and there he must bide, while I can always take a peep at him by this simple little optical arrangement.

I thought it might amuse you to have a look at my prisoners before I handed them over to the head-constable, who I see is now coming up the avenue." "The poor burglars!" cried Laura.

"It is no wonder that they look bewildered, for I suppose, Mr.Haw, that they neither know where they are, nor how they came there.

I am so glad to know that you guard yourself in this way, for I have often thought that you ran a danger." "Have you so ?" said he, smiling round at her.