The hills on either hand were close. So, too, was the rampart at their
back, over which they had flown. Those ahead were more distant, for it
was in that direction extended the valley. Behind them was the radio
plant with its tracery of tower and antenna against the sky and the
windows of the power house gleaming from the light within. Ahead was a
long, irregular clump of buildings set among trees. Some were dark.
But the main structure, which they knew from Stone's description was
the ranch house, was brightly lighted.
Try as they would to pierce the darkness, the boys were unable to
discern anything other than this. There was not a human figure in
sight.
They gazed with especial interest toward the ranch house, because it
was somewhere within those walls that Mr. Hampton was held prisoner.
Soon, if all went well, Jack would be making his way within in search
of his father. At the thought, his heart which heretofore had been
calm enough, began to beat rapidly and for a moment he felt as if he
were about to suffocate. His breath almost failed him. It was a not
unnatural feeling, and soon passed, but Bob noting the labored
breathing climbed from the airplane and put an arm over his chum's
shoulder.
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