"I have done my share of hunting," I said, "and I think I will take a rest."
"You have certainly earned it," replied the captain.
"The next time you cry 'wolf' to me, I won't pay any attention," said Tom.
"All right, Tommy," I replied, "then I will have to think up something new."
"Would it not be a good idea to split our party?" suggested the captain.
"I think it would," replied Jim.
"Then I and Tom will go back into the mountains," continued the captain.
"Jo and I for the plains," cried Jim.
"We will look for the mountain sheep," remarked the captain.
"Jo and I will look for antelope," said Jim.