Again two great sighs, and then quiet once more.
Suddenly, there was a hoot right above them. Julia and Beth both gave such a start that they almost tumbled out of the tree. Then two scared whispers were heard:
"What was that?"
"I don't know."
Another hoot.
"I wish we were together, Julia."
"So do I. Say, Beth, I believe there's room for you here with me. Let's try it."
"I'm afraid to come."
"Don't be a 'fraid cat."
"I'm not, only——" For the third time that melancholy hoot above them.