CHAPTER XXIII

EXPLANATIONS “Light the lamp!” Ruth commanded as soon as she could gain control of her voice. The others stared at her in astonishment. “But Ruth——” Chess started to protest. “Don’t worry, it’s all right, Chess. Don’t you know who it is out there in the bushes?” “Who?” “Helen and some one else. I recognized her dress when she stepped out from behind a tree.” “Helen! Are you sure?” Chess asked, still in a hoarse whisper. “I’m as certain as I am of anything. Light the lamp!” “All right, here goes!” Chess felt in his …