54/63 Emily, although she was determined not to admit it, was growing alarmed for the return of Winnie S.and his promised rescue expedition. Aunt Thankful was thinking of the little back bedroom upstairs. An utter lack of superstition was something upon which she had prided herself. But now, as she thought of that room, of the portrait on the wall, and what she had heard-- "Listen!" whispered Emily, suddenly. "Listen! I--I thought I heard something." Mrs.Barnes leaned forward. |