"I am sorry he isn't here," continued Rand. "Anything I can do for you?"
"There isn't any one around, is there?" went on Win doubtfully.
"Nobody but Pepper, Don and I," replied Rand. "You know them. What is it?"
"They are going to smash the shell to-night," whispered Win, looking fearfully about him.
"They are going to do what?" exclaimed Donald.
"Say it again," said Rand, doubting that he had heard aright.
"They are going to smash the shell to-night, so you can't row to-morrow," repeated Win.
"Who are?" demanded Donald, still incredulous.
"Monkey Rae and Sam Tompkins," answered Win.
"How do you know?" asked Pepper.