As he had not yet become aware of it, however, it perhaps was just as well as if he had committed no error.

He was pressing forward, with that peculiar impelling feeling that it was only necessary to do so ultimately to reach his destination, when a star-like glimmer caught his eye.

Teddy stopped short, and his heart gave a great bound, for he believed the all-important opportunity had now come.

He scanned the light narrowly, but it was only a flickering point, such as a lantern would give at a great distance at night.

The light alone was visible, but no flame.