CHAPTER XXXIII.
into the sunshine once more—conclusion.
"Mark!"
"Is that you, Oliver?"
"Yes. Are you safe?"
"I think so, but I am not sure," I continued. "What in the world has happened?"
"I don't know, excepting that something fell—a part of the cave's roof, more than likely. Where is Dan?"
"I'm here," came from our chum. "Gracious, I thought everything had gone to smash!"
"Well, something has gone to smash," answered Oliver. "Listen!"
We listened, and heard Ramon Delverez calling from a distance. "Help me!" were his words. "I am caught between the rocks! Save me!"
"He is a prisoner," ejaculated Dan. "Where are you?" he demanded.
"Back here where the pearls were. Save me!"
"And where are Merkin and Koloa?" I asked.
"Both dead—smashed to a jelly," groaned Delverez. "Save me—please do!"
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