"I wonder if we can manage it," he said, half to himself.
"Manage what, Dave?" asked several, eagerly.
"I think we can do it—if some of you fellows will furnish a stout line. Several fishing lines twisted together will do."
"But what do you intend to do, Dave?"
"Make Job Haskers think there is an earthquake,—that is, if he is in bed and asleep, and we can get into his room."
"Oh, he must be asleep by this time," said Sam.
"And here is a stout cord. I used it for flying my big kite," added Ben.
"Then, come on, and we'll give Job Haskers a surprise. But don't make any noise, or we may get caught."