I explained that the desperado put up a stiff fight against Diggsand myself and, warming up to the subject, I went into the detailsof a arm to arm struggle that made them all shiver and blinktheir lanterns.

When finally I finished with the statement that the robber knockedus both down and had made a successful break for liberty. UnclePeter gave expression to a yell of dismay, and once again he andhis bow and arrow held a reunion.

Tacks suggested that we burn the home down so the burglar wouldn'tbe able to find it if he came around after unlit. I thoughtextremely well of the suggestion, but didn't dare say so.