"As Emma just stated, she must be Miss West's other half.

However, we shall know before long." A moment later they heard the bell ring, then up from the hall came the sound of Mrs.Elwood's voice speaking in surprised but pleased tones.

A voice almost masculine in its depth answered.

There was a tramp of feet up the stairs and down the hall.

In the next instant the door of the end room had opened and closed upon the newcomer.
"Girls, you are saved," proclaimed Gertrude Wells dramatically.