How did this place happen to escape ?" "I don't know just how it did.

You see it's a mile back from the main road and well hidden by trees--I suppose they were in a hurry and it escaped their attention." "And that row of shanties down there ?" "Are the haunted negro cabins." "Ah!" Terry rose in his seat and scanned them eagerly.

"We'll have a look at them as soon as I get something to eat.

Really, a farm isn't so bad," he remarked as he stepped out upon the portico.

"And is this Solomon ?" he inquired as the old negro came forward to take his bag.
"Well, Solomon, I've been reading about you in the papers! You and I are going to have a talk by and by.".