"He can if he wants to."
"I—-I hope he changes his mind if he does want to," breathed Stacy.
"I wish we had our rifles," muttered Ned.
"What for?" demanded Dad.
"To shoot lions, of course."
"Humph!"
"Couldn't we have a lion hunt while we are out here?" asked Tad enthusiastically.
"You could if the lion didn't hunt you."
"Wouldn't that be great, fellows?" cried Tad. "The Pony Rider Boys as lion hunters."
"Great," chorused the boys. "When shall it be?" added Ned.