ADVENTURES OF THE CHUMS

Taranaki Daily News, 16 November 1935, Page 19 (Supplement)

ADVENTURES OF THE CHUMS

Feelins duite satisfied that the man had gone home and would soon be fast asleep in bed Gwen and Ted commenced their exploration of the cave where they felt sure*RicharThad been hidden. Gwen went first. They had no hght by winch to see, but that mattered little to Gwen, who.cani see in^the’ dark. “Keep close to me so that you wont get lost, she said. I can see tn way quite clearly.’’ _______

Quite a long tunnel led to the cave but at the > endof it they not only f hut a ladv and a gentleman as well, iney were c»i Sfc irk Gwen could see them, tat they could not sec her. “Who’s that?” cried the man. ‘ “It’s me!” said Gwen, ungrammatically. “Who’s me?” asked the man. r > voice “We are rescued “Hurrah!” yelled Richard, who recognised Gwens voice. we aie at last.” 1 —

Of course there were explanations to be made, but the captives knew all about the Professor and the chums because Richard had already told them of his friends. It appeared that the lady and. gentleman were the real c of the island. They had been seized and taken to the cave before the Professor arrived. • , . , „ “Gracious!” said Gwen, “we must release you at once. , . But they could not unfasten the bonds for they had no knife and no light.

After vainly trying to release the prisoners without a knife to cut their bonds, it was decided that Ted should run home and get both a light and a knife. Gwen conducted him to the mouth of the cave, where she gave him final instructions. “Now hurry,”, she said, “although I expect there is plenty of time, because the man has gone to sleep, but we cannot take any chances. . “Leave it to me,” said Ted.. “I’ll be evbr so quiet getting into the house, and I’ll be back in no time.” ’ k

Alas for poor Ted! When he said that he would be back in no time he did not think he would be back as quickly as he was. It appeared that the man had not gone home. Half way to the bungalow Ted met him. Or at least he popped up from behind a rock. “Hi!” he cried, “what’s your littje game?” There was simply no excuse for being out so late. The man knew Tea was up to something. -■ ■

Ted tried hard to put the man off the scent, but without success. “It’s no good talking to me,” said the man. “You’ll have to come along to a olace where you’ll be safe.” . Seizing Ted by the arm he proceeded to drag him along the .cliff, and it was soon apparent that he was mrking for the cave. “Goodness me,” thought Ted, “however can I warn Gwen?