"I don't bet," said Billy.
"Well, we will do this—if I catch you, you must give up searching for Bogie Man—if I don't, you may continue your journey." And Boreas chuckled to himself, for he intended putting Squall, one of his children, in Billy's way so that he couldn't jump any distance at all.
"Come here, Squall," he whispered softly.
"Screech—I am here," cried Squall, gaily settling down at his father's side.
"When that boy jumps, blow him in just the opposite direction than that in which I am going."
"Yes, sir, the opposite direction you say?" answered Squall.
"Yes!" Then calling to Billy he said, "Are you ready?"
Now Billy had heard just enough to know that Boreas was planning some trickery, so he decided quickly how to fool him.
"All ready," answered Billy, whispering "Good-bye" to Fuzzy White.
"Then go," cried Boreas and was off.