“How could he get there?” asked Jan.
“And wouldn’t he call to us?” asked Mrs. Martin doubtingly.
“He could easily climb up,” explained Ted. “He could get on the back of the wagon, and there’s a thing like a ladder to climb.”
This was true enough. To keep the hay from slipping off the end of his wagon Mr. Armstrong had fastened there an upright, consisting of two pieces of wood joined by cross pieces. It was like a short ladder leading to the top of the load of hay.
“Trouble could easily climb that,” insisted Ted. “I’ve seen him climb harder places than that.”
“So have I,” added Janet.
“But why doesn’t he answer us?” asked Mrs. Martin.
Then Mr. Martin solved the puzzle.
“If he’s up there maybe he’s asleep,” he said.
“I’ll soon find out!” cried Ted.