"Yes, they have been very good children," she returned, with her attention on the hinges and fastenings.
"Very well, then. I must tell you that there is an Indian camp here."
The eyes of both Lois and Harold became very large. Their father looked serious.
"Are we going to stay?" asked Hal in a hushed voice.
"Is it safe?" asked Lois in the same breath.
"I think we can risk it," said Mr. Robbins.
Hal shook his head. "We'd better each have a gun then," he said, "because we must sleep some of the time."
His father laughed and gave both the children a hug. "You keep your bowls right side up and you won't need any guns," he said. "The Indians are like other people in that. They will give you the same sort of treatment you give them."
"See here, dear, will you?" said Mrs. Robbins to her husband. "What is the matter with this catch?"