After they were undressed they did not forget to kneel down by the bed and thank their heavenly Father for His care over them.
"George, but this has been some exciting day," declared Jack as he tumbled into bed, closely followed by Bob. "I don't think I would care to go through that mess again."
"I should say not," agreed Bob, "we might not get off so lucky next time. I don't believe we'll ever be any nearer death again, till our time comes, than we were this afternoon."
"I guess you're right there," then suddenly, "Say, Bob, do you suppose we've seen the last of those two fellows?"
"Hard to tell, but I sure hope so. I'd feel a good bit better if we'd caught them this afternoon."
"Same here," came sleepily from Jack.
They were too tired to talk any longer and were soon fast asleep.
They were still sleeping soundly, when a little before five o'clock, their uncle awoke them.
"It's too bad to wake you, boys," he said, "but breakfast is almost ready, and we've got to be off in about an hour."
They were soon dressed and running downstairs found a hearty breakfast awaiting them, to which they did full justice.