Ikey

The Fords' tea bell, rung at the front door for Ikey's benefit, relieved the strain.

Ikey Ford was the first to make the discovery, and he lost no time in carrying the news to the others.

Bess and Ikey retreated a little when the door was opened by a woman who asked somewhat gruffly what they wanted.

Through a groove in the top of the pole ran the line, one end of which was safely fastened in Ikey's window.

They were a merry party as they started out, waving their good-bys, Ikey feeling particularly proud to be counted one of her boys.