I was so worked up over missing my clock that I just couldn't think straight at all.

Well, it isn't under that jersey, anyhow; nor yet covered by those trunks.

I remember now I pushed it away back, so I couldn't drag it out.

There's an old sweater I use when I'm overheated, and afraid of taking cold; mebbe now it's under that." Reaching further in, Leon caught hold of the article in question, and carefully drew it toward him.

Then he as cautiously lifted the torn sweater; and, as Thad turned the glow of the flash-light directly into the box they all saw the watch reposing in the corner, just as the boy had left it.
Leon made a clutch for his property.