Under their feet the floor boards had rotted and as they made a cautious circuit of the interior they trod as often on soil as on wood.

The hut was apparently empty of everything save a section of rusted stovepipe, dangling from a hole in the roof, some damp rags and paper in a corner and a broken box.

Clint discovered the box by falling over it with a noise that sent Amy a foot off the ground.

When all was said the advantages presented by the hut were few.
It did protect them from the little chill breeze that stirred and it put a roof over their heads, although, as Clint said, if it rained before morning they'd probably find the roof of little account.

On the other hand, it was damper than the outdoors and the mustiness was far from fragrant.