I am inclined to think that the cause of their withdrawing was your entrance into the canoe.

For some reason they wished to have nothing to do with any of us." "It may be that since we are suspicious of them," said Fred, "they feel the same toward us, and are unwilling to make our acquaintance until after reconnoiterin' us.

Helloa! what's up now ?" This question was caused by the action of Bippo, who, trembling in every limb, and with the appearance of a person overcome with terror, pointed to the forest behind them..