"Did you hear that?" asked Sue.
"That sound."
Both listened. Outside the tent was a sound that could be plainly heard by the children.
"I—I guess it's Dix snoring," said Bunny after a while.
"Or maybe Splash talkin' in his sleep," added Sue. "We aren't afraid, are we, Bunny?"
"Not a bit, Sue! It's nice here!" Bunny's tone was very confident.
Bunny closed his eyes and tried to go to sleep. So did Sue.
But neither of them could do so, though they closed their eyes very tight. Finally Sue asked:
"Bunny, are you asleep?"