Lilly is opening the lever panel, and soon the floor will rise." In a moment the doctor's voice came down through the wall, asking, "Are you ready ?" "Yes," answered Hamilton.

And then he led Frances back to the printing-press.

Instantly the floor above their heads began to roll back, and from the depths rose Frances and Hamilton, to find Betty and me awaiting them.

As they came up through the floor, Betty began to laugh, and soon I joined her, for on Frances's eyes, lips, and cheeks were black inky patches, indicating plainly the exact spots where the battle had raged.

Through the ink spots on her cheeks ran furrows ploughed by tears, but, withal, my cousin's beautiful face was never more beautiful.
"They have been a-kissing," whispered Betty, seriously, leaning towards me and speaking behind her hand.
"No, no, Betty," I answered, trying to keep a straight face.