What was heard in the corridor?
Heavy feet and gruff voices.
How many entered the room?
Ten.
What did they do when they went in?
Saluted their chief.
Who wanted to watch what was happening?
Charlie.
Did he?
No.
Why not?
The risk was too great,.
What did he do instead?
Contented himself with his ears.
Could he tell what was going on from listening?
Yes.
What was he sure was happening?
The whole band was gazing at him.
Who was being sarcastic?
Buck Tom
What did he warn the guys against doing?
Whispering.
Why didn't he think they should whisper?
It might wake a sleeper.
Which gentleman was the softest spoken?
Jake
What were the group trying to do to Charlie?
unknown
Who was likely to have made it to the ranch before the group?
, The Red Devils.
What was the name of the ranch?
Roarin' Bull,
Where the guys hungry when they got back?
Yes.
What was the phrase used to convey that?
We're about as empty as kettledrums.
Which group was up?
The Redskins.
And which was out?
The troops.