"It was just as Miss Elting has told you.

The anchor rope had been cut cleanly with a sharp knife.

This time the loop, instead of the rope, has been cut." "I thought you said you had no enemies," observed Sam Crocker.
"Nor have we, as far as we know," answered the guardian.
"I don't know what you would call the person who did this, then.

This is all the more reason why you should anchor near our camp." "Oh, no.

We are perfectly able to take care of ourselves," smiled Miss Elting.