We found the crust so hard and thick that we could stamp on it with force.

Dave said that that was a good enough crust for him.

So off he started, and Tom and Dan went with him.

They ought to be back, with men to help, in an hour more." "Hurrah!" glowed Greg.

"Oh, I do hope that the constables get here in time to nab Mr.Fits." "It'll be a good thing, all around, if that happens," nodded Dick.