"Seen or heard anything?" asked Donald, as they consulted behind
the house.
"Not a thing," responded Rand. "Perhaps they have given it up."
"You can no depend upon what they may do," commented Donald.
"That's right, old Solomon," agreed Pepper; "so it's just as well
to be prepared for anything."
"What shall we do if they come?" asked Donald.
"Jump out and scare them to death," suggested Gerald.
"No," advised Rand. "Let's give them a chance to get in. If they
go to the door or window, Don or I will give the call and we will
all rush on them and grab them."
"Don't wait too long or they may spoil the shell," said Pepper.
"We will just give them a chance to get inside," went on Rand,
detailing his plans. "I think it will be better if we each hide
in a different place. Pepper can go over there behind those bushes
and watch the road. Don can watch the door, and I will go on the
other side and look out for the window."
"And phat will Oi be doing?" asked Gerald, who could not resist
his fun-making instincts.
"You can hide down by the shore and watch the river.
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