“It’s just one of their tricks,” agreed Glenn.
“They must be rather lively young fellows!” suggested Mellen.
“They certainly are!” answered Ben. “And now the question is this,” he continued, “what ought we to do?”
“I’m afraid they’ll get into trouble,” Glenn suggested.
“It was a foolhardy thing to do!” Mellen declared. “The idea of their going back into the heart of that savage tribe is certainly preposterous! I’m afraid they’re already in trouble.”
“Perhaps we ought to get the Bertha and take a trip out there!” suggested Glenn. “They may be in need of assistance.”
“That’s just my idea!” Ben agreed.
“It seems to me that the suggested course is the correct one to pursue,” Mellen said.
“Perhaps we can get to the field before they leave for the valley,” Ben interposed. “They spoke of going after the moon came up, and that was only a short time ago.”
“Well,” said Mellen, “the quicker we act the more certain we shall be of success. You boys get downstairs, if you can, without attracting much attention, and I’ll go out and get a carriage.”