"But I wish we knew." "We all wish that," said Greg.
"Well, what are we going to do ?" inquired Hazelton.

"Are we going to remain afraid of the box and shy away from it ?" "I'm not afraid," replied Darrin, his color rising.

"I'm willing to open it if you fellows say so." "Then what has kept you back so far ?" Tom wanted to know.
"If it's a job put up by Dodge and Bayliss, then I don't just like to be caught napping by them," Dave replied.

"However, you fellows all get back a few rods---and here goes for little David to solve the box mystery." "Not!" advised Reade with emphasis.

"I suppose we'll have to do something with this box, sometime, but I, for one, am in favor of considering the matter for a little while before we go any further.