The Parson, gazing up anxiously, saw him lay hold of the plant to pull it off. And then, to his surprise, he heard the Texan give vent to a surprised and excited “Wow!”
“What’s the matter?” cried the others.
Texas was too much interested to answer. They saw him seize hold of a bush that grew above him and raise himself up. Then he pushed aside the plants in front of him and stared curiously.
“What’s the matter?” demanded the rest again.
And Texas gazed down at them excitedly.
“Hi, you!” he roared. “Fellers, it’s a cave!”
“A cave!” cried the others incredulously.
By way of answer Texas turned, faced the rock again, and shouted a mighty “Hello!”
And to the inexpressible consternation of the crowd an echo, loud and clear, responded:
“Hello!”