“Yes, I guess we will,” said Grant. “As you say, we can at least try to decipher it.”
“I’m no good at such things,” exclaimed George. “I don’t believe I ever worked out a puzzle in all my life.”
“That doesn’t say you can’t do this, though, does it?” demanded Grant.
“Oh, no. Perhaps I’ll get an idea some day and work the whole thing out for you.”
“I have an idea right now,” said John.
“Better tell us what it is, quick,” urged George. “You may lose it.”
“I am not like some other people I know,” said John loftily.
To this remark George made no intelligible answer, though he muttered something under his breath. “I’m glad of it,” was what two of his companions made out his reply to be.
“What’s your idea, String?” asked Grant.
“I say to take possession of this cave and live here.”