It means that there will be more to observe, and it means that there will be action--and that, too, quick! They are out here for a definite purpose which must soon be disclosed.

And, Miss Donovan, I may be a little rock-worn and a little bit out of style, but I think their presence here has something to do with the whereabouts of Fred Cavendish." The girl looked straight into his honest, clear eyes.

His remark opened a vast field for speculation.

"You think he is alive then ?" she said earnestly.

"It is an interesting hypothesis.