"What can the matter be?" they asked one another. "I'll go over by the fence that leads along the walk," suggested Billy, "and listen and see if I cannot find out what is frightening the people so. Something important must have happened for they all look so scared and palefaced."
All the larger goats went with Billy, while the mothers and young Nannies stayed behind.
"Where are the kids?" called out Daisy. "They were here just a minute ago."
"I guess they have gone with their father and grandfather," replied Nannie.
"I shall have to go after them then for they are sure to get into trouble, and besides I want them with me if anything happens."
"Yes, bring them back, and I will look after one and not let him out of my sight a moment, while you look out for the other."