We're not sure that Mr.Fits may not reappear.

If he did, and found me wearing a watch, he would understand, and might get fighting mad.

If Fits had a fellow rascal or two along with him, they could put up more fight than we boys could take care of.

If Fits should come along, and not see any proof that we had found his plunder, he might wait until we are all out of the way before he made any effort to find it.

Oh! While I think of it, Greg, I wish you and Hen would take buckets and go to the spring for water." Dutcher grumbled a bit, though he felt that it wasn't safe to rebel openly.