Poof, eet ees easy." She danced lightly away, her hand beckoning, her black eyes aglow with aroused interest.

Reluctantly the puzzled American slowly followed, dipping down into the black labyrinth leading beneath the stage.

Amid silence and darkness Mercedes grasped her arm firmly, leading unhesitatingly forward.

Standing within the glare of light streaming through the partially open door.

Miss Norvell drew a sudden breath of relief.