I say nothing, for I do not wish to alarm the young ladies.

That is why I hold the dog Mumble so tight, for he small eye see snake too, an' fool dog wish to go fight him.

Rattlesnake soon eat Mumble up--eh?
But never mind; there is no worry.

I am Wampus, an' I am here.

You go to bed now, an' sleep an' be safe." He said this rather ostentatiously, and for that reason neither of the others praised his watchful care or his really brave act.