"That's just what I say," gasped his twin. "No use of killing ourselves."
"I'm going to make one more trip," said Gif.
"And so am I," added Jack.
The pair stepped out of the house with the others watching them. In a minute more they disappeared from view in the storm and the darkness.
"Gee! but it's going to be one awful night," cried Fred.
"You've said it!" returned Randy. Then, of a sudden, he gave a start. "What's that?" he ejaculated.
What he referred to was a long mournful howl which arose on the storm-laden air. This howl was followed by another, and then by a third.
"It's wolves!" cried Fred.
"Look! Look!" ejaculated Andy. "Look out there, will you? A whole pack of wolves!"
"Yes, and they're coming right for the house!" wailed Stowell. "Shut that door quick, or they'll jump in on us!"