I thought it was awful soon for them to be getting back.

It seemed funny that they weren't talking, especially if it was the Raving Ravens (that's what we call the Raven Patrol) because Pee-wee Harris would be sure to be running on high.

That's the way he always does, especially coming home from the movies.

And if it was the Elk Patrol I'd be sure to hear Bert McAlpin because he's a human victrola record.
Pretty soon I could make out a black spot coming nearer and then I knew for sure it was headed for the house-boat.

But there wasn't any sound except the splashing of the oars and I thought that was mighty funny.
In a couple of minutes the boat came alongside and I heard someone say, "_Pst_" very quiet like.