I am going into every nook and corner of your house.

My orders were to search your building, and I intend to obey them.
Is there any one in here ?" "Yes, sir; my daughters are in there." "Then, why don't they open this door ?" and Frank, who was getting out of patience, pounded loudly upon the door with the butt of his revolver.
"Is that you, mother ?" inquired a voice from the room.
"No," answered Frank, "it isn't mother; but open this door." "Yes, in a minute." "Open this door immediately," repeated Frank, who began to suspect that he had been purposely delayed.
But the persons in the room made no reply; when the boatswain's mate, at a sign from Frank, raised his foot, and, with one kick of his heavy boot, sent the door from its hinges.

Loud screams issued from the room, which, as Frank entered, he found to be occupied by two young ladies, who, judging from the overturned work-basket, and the half-finished articles of apparel which were scattered about over the floor, had been engaged in sewing.
"Don't be alarmed, ladies," said Frank, "you shall not be harmed.

Jack," he continued, turning to the boatswain's mate, "just examine that bed." "Oh, don't," exclaimed one of the young ladies, "don't, for mercy's sake.
Do go away from here." "Ellen," exclaimed her mother, who had followed Frank into the room, "don't make a child of yourself.

I am surprised at you." "We shall leave every thing just as we find it," said Frank, who was a good deal surprised at the conduct of the girl.