Listen."
Running a hand over Tom Bodine's body, Jack found his ear and, as he
had done with Bob and Frank, set his lips to it. He explained his
purpose to gain the entrance to the cave and prevent being bottled up.
Tom nodded approval, and Jack was about to return to his companions
when he suddenly thought of the radio room beyond, and its
possibilities. It would never do to leave that unguarded. Their
enemies could telephone the Calomares ranch. Then, even if the boys
escaped, their identities would have become known at rebel
headquarters. Their chances of rescuing Mr. Hampton would go
glimmering.
Once more Jack set his lips to Tom's ear and explained the situation.
"That's right," whispered Tom in return. "Tell you what. I'll guard
this here inner room from behind the rocks in this doorway. You three
stop up the outer entrance, an' well have 'em bottled."
Jack made his way back to his comrades, and the three started
crawling. They moved inch by inch, so as to avoid bumping into
furniture--a number of heavy chairs had been seen standing about the
great room.
Jack was in the lead, Frank at his heels, Bob bringing up the rear.
Cautiously, tortuously, they made their way ahead for what seemed like
ages, pausing frequently to listen.
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