“But why did they walk instead of ride?” inquired Juarez.
“They didn’t intend to go far and thought it just as easy to walk,” explained Jim.
Just then there came a faint halloo that caused the boys to look up.
“There’s Jeems, the beanstalk,” cried Jim.
“Where?” asked Juarez.
“See that shadow standing on that rock way over yonder?” inquired Jim.
“Yes.”
“That’s him.”
“What do you suppose that they are doing over there?” asked Juarez.
“We won’t be long in finding out,” replied Jim.