“Didn’t hear anything,” said Will.
“That’s because you don’t listen. Now!” said Josh, sharply.
Will uttered a cry.
“Yes,” he said, excitedly.
“You heard it?”
“Yes, yes!”
There was a groan.
“There!” cried Will. “It’s Mr Manners, and something’s happened to him.—Manners!—Ahoy!”
No answer came.
“Wouldn’t be having a game with us, would he?”