Evidently even a woman so used to
hardship as this one could be frightened.
"The worst?" asked Cora.
"Is the one that goes on at Fern Island," almost whispered the
strange creature.
"Goes on?" exclaimed Hazel, who had hitherto been silent, too
interested to interrupt.
"Yes, miss, it goes on, and it will go on I'm afraid while them
villains live."
There was a shout from the camp. The others were looking for Hazel
and Cora. The familiar yodel was sent back, then Cora told Hazel:
"You run over, Hazel, and do something to interest them, while I
take Kate up the back way. I want to get her some of those things
the last maid left, and I want to refresh her a little."
"But I couldn't wait, dear," sighed Kate. "If I don't get a train
or boat away from this place soon, they'll be sure to catch me."
"But you have done nothing wrong! Why shouldn't you go or come as
you want to?" asked Cora.
"I can't tell you, miss, but them men seem to have some power and I
want to get away from it. Where might I find a train or a boat?"
"If you have to go, I'll take you to the landing in my motor boat,"
replied Cora. "It has a canopy and you will not be seen on the
water."
"If you could. I'd be very thankful. You see I'm not much used to
the water, and rowing over from the shack nearly did me up."
"But I want to give you something for getting me my ring," insisted
Cora.
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