“What is it? What is it, Bob?” exclaimed Ben, breathlessly.
“Did you see anything?” added Jock, equally excited.
“See anything? No, I didn’t see anything,” replied Bob, slowly.
“What! You didn’t see anything?” demanded Bert. “What did you make all that racket for, then?”
“Did I make any racket?” inquired Bob, in his most innocent manner.
“Didn’t you really see anything?” said Jock.
“No-o-o. I didn’t see anything. But I’ll tell you, fellows, I was afraid I might. I thought it might be just as well to scare away any prowling beast that might be near. Did I disturb any of you?” he innocently added.
“Oh, no, you didn’t disturb us,” said Ben, sarcastically. “We just came out to see if you were all safe yet.”
“It’s fearfully lonesome out here, fellows,” drawled Bob. “Don’t one of you want to sit up with me awhile?”
“Not much we don’t,” replied Ben, as he darted into the tent again, followed by the other two boys. “We’ll leave you alone in your glory.”