Page 109 - Adventures in shadow-land

C H A P T E R X I I .

DOWN TH E BROOK,

was not without a moment's fear that
iva saw the arch of the cavern close be-

ind her, shutting her into silence; and
surrounding her with a darkness which could not

only be seen, but which was almost to be felt.
At least so it seemed in contrast with the bright

valley which she had left; but before many min­
utes had passed, or the boat had gone very far,

her eyes became accustomed to the change, the
intense blackness which surrounded her softened
into a pale, dim gray j and then Eva saw that she

was in a low arched place, like a long tunnel cut

in the solid rock. Every now and then a drop
of water would fall splashing into the brook from
the roof, or else a little wave would break, rip-

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