CHAPTER XI.
Lost In The Woods.
While Marco Paul was in Vermont, he and Forester had a remarkable adventure in the woods.

They got lost in fact, and for a time it seemed quite doubtful how they were ever to find their way home.

It happened thus.
One morning in the fall of the year, Marco, walking along toward the barn with James, asked James what he was going to do that day.
"I expect that I am going to gather apples," said James.
"Well," said Marco.

"Are you going in the cart ?" "Yes," said James.
"And may I go with you ?" asked Marco.
"Yes," said James.
"And help gather the apples?
said Marco.
"Yes," said James.
"And drive the oxen a little way ?" asked Marco.
"Yes," said James.
"Well." said Marco.

"I will run and get my goad-stick." Marco went toward the house intending to go in and get his goad-stick.
On his way he met his uncle.