“Because,” answered Tom, hesitating, “the country is so barren and unattractive.”
“You seem to think wild animals appreciate fine scenery, like human beings.”
“Well, yes, in a measure,” and Tom nodded significantly at Grant, as if to caution him against saying anything that would reveal to his mother his real meaning.
A Horrible Discovery.—Death from Starvation.
“Tom,” said his father, “don’t you think we had better bury these unfortunate persons?”
“Yes, father. I will help you do it.”
“And I,” added Grant.
“First, however, let us see if we can find any letters or documents disclosing their identity. We ought to let their friends know what has become of them.”
In the pocket of one of the men Tom found letters showing that it was a party from Taunton, in Massachusetts. One of the men had a silver watch, and upon another was found a small sum of money.