“There are others, too,” continued Ann, “I often hear very strange scratching noises like animals running up trees with terribly sharp claws,” and Ann gave a little shudder.
“Well, what of it?” said Timette boldly. “I shouldn’t mind their claws as long as the animals weren’t bigger than I am.”
“But they might run after us,” suggested Ann.
“They wouldn’t run after me,” boasted Timette, “for I should be running after them!”
“Would you really?” asked Ann, and she sighed, wishing she were as brave as her sister.
“I should say so,” said Timette, “if only you would come, too, we might even catch one. Think what fun that would be.”
“It certainly would,” replied Ann. “Oh, how I should love it!”
“Well, come along,” urged Timette, and Ann came along, and that is how the adventure began.