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“This is lucky,” said he. “I can sleep here very well,” and in he crept. Just as he was falling asleep he heard two men pass by, and one said to the other:—
“How shall we manage to steal that rich farmer’s silver and gold?”
“I’ll tell you!” cried Tom.
“What noise was that? I am sure I heard some one speak,” said the thief. He was in a great fright. They both stood listening, and Tom spoke up:—
“Take me with you, and I will show you how to get the farmer’s money.”
“But where are you?”
“Look about on the ground, and listen where the sound comes from.”