"Let us go to the fruit-room," exclaimed the father, directing his stepsthither. "I fear this will prove a sad affair."

"What is this, too," cried Jane, examining the shelves, "the big keyof the cellar here Where did it come from? And this key covewhite withcheese, from one end to the other!"

"Let us go to the cellar!" said the father. "I believe we shall findout more there than we can here."