“Are we going to start soon?” asked Nat.
“As soon as our stuff is loaded in the freight wagon,” replied Jack. “Why?”
“I want to get my gun,” replied Nat. “We may see something to shoot at.”
“Not much around here,” commented Mr. Pierce. “Better leave your truck all together until you get to camp. It’ll carry better that way.”
“Juthinkwe’llseeanyrobbers?” asked Budge suddenly.
“I beg your pardon,” said Mr. Pierce slowly, while a look of surprise slowly spread over his face. “But what was that remark you just made?”
For Budge had not talked much, thus far on the journey, and when he had spoken he had not used any of his conglomerated remarks.
“He merely inquired if you thought we’d see any robbers,” answered Sam with a smile.
“’SwatIsaid,” added Budge, rapidly chewing gum in his excitement.