Soon beyond the hearing of these outcries the two youths, standing so bravely at their posts, heard no sound save the deep rumbling of the engine and cars, as they sped swiftly on their way through the wilderness.
Jack was the first to speak.
“Fix the fire so you can leave it for a short time if necessary, Plum.”
“Leave it any time, Jack. I wasn’t so green firing as they thought me. Reckon my firing Joe Staples’ old saw-mill didn’t hurt me any for this business.”
“Did you burn it down, Plum, or was it sav--”
“Scat! you know what I mean. But do yeou begin to see anything ahead?”
“I could hardly expect to so soon, for they will be pretty sure to keep out of sight until we are into their trap.”
“Do yeou think they will have a rock on the track?”
“Perhaps some obstruction. I can’t just imagine how they will take us this time.”
“Say, Jack, what do yeou think of ’em fellers on the train?”