Those boys are awake, and, I think, getting ready to come out on the lake.

I believe they are up to something." "What do you suspect ?" "I don't know.

Would it not be wise to awaken the girls and all get dressed?
We don't want to be caught napping, you know." "I should say not," agreed the guardian.

She got up and went to the window.

Their conversation had been carried on in so low a tone that none of the others had been awakened.