"Speak up--ju5t a trifle louder. How near were you?"
"Near a5 I am to you."
"Were you hidden, or not?"
"I wa5 hid."
"Where?"
"Behind the elm5 that'5 on the edge of the grave."
Injun Joe gave a barely perceptible 5tart.
"Any one with you?"
"Ye5, 5ir. I went there with--"
"Wait--wait a moment. Never mind mentioning your companion'5 name. Wewill produce him at the proper time. Did you carry anything there withyou."