“Thanks, but it doesn’t take much breath to think,” Jack broke in.
“May I ask what you are going to do with us?” Bob inquired.
“Nothing, if you are reasonable.”
“And what do you call reasonable?”
“I mean if you’ll do as I say.”
“And what’s that?”
“Go straight home and stay away from this part of the woods and keep your mouths shut.”
“That’s some sweeping order,” Jack broke in.
“And suppose we don’t promise?” Bob asked.
“Then you stay right here, that’s all.”