"
"I wish I never had started on this trip!" exclaimed Fred manifestly
downcast at the outlook.
"It doesn't make any difference what you 'wish'," said Zeke gruffly. "You
have started and you're here. I don't know of any way of gettin' out of
Thorn's Gulch outside of flyin' or walkin'."
"I guess you're right," replied Fred dolefully. "Hello, what's that?" he
added abruptly. From far away had come a faint shout. Fred was positive
that he had heard a call, but Zeke, ignoring the words of the Go Ahead
boy, abruptly arose and ran to a place far to the left of the camp.
His startling action when it was seen by the Go Ahead boys at once caused
every one to follow his example.
Again the faint call was heard and this time it was answered abruptly by
Thomas Jefferson, whose voice carried far and was almost as sharp as the
report of a pistol.
"Who is it? Who is it?" demanded Fred.
The Indian made no reply, but as the distant call was heard again he
repeated his call, which this time was distinctly answered. As yet no one
was able to see the place from which the cry had come.
"Do you think anyone is in trouble?" inquired Grant anxiously of the
guide.
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