He wished he knew if there were more of the animals at hand, but as none appeared, he started up the incline as before, resolved to keep his grip no matter what happened.
"Hullo, Si!" came suddenly in a hearty voice from above.
"Mark, is that you?" he answered, joyfully.
"Yes. Where are you?"
"Tumbled down this hole."
"Are you hurt?"
"I reckon not. But I am pretty well shook up."
"Can you crawl up?"
"I am trying to do it, but it is a tough job."
"Wait, I'll get a rope," answered Mark, and ran off.