3/12 Don't count on _me_ for any such silly business. I came up here to get walnuts and such; and I'm meaning to stick close to my engagement. Guess I know when I'm well off." "It's been several minutes since we heard that sound," Hugh went on to remark; "and, so far, it hasn't been repeated." "Oh! it came three times, you remember, Hugh," suggested K.K.; "and, like in baseball, I reckon it's three times and out. Whatever it was let out those screeches it's certainly quieted down. How about going on now, Hugh ?" "If I was alone," mused the other, "I really believe I'd be half tempted to take a prowl around, and find out if I could what all the row meant. |