Willy know." "What is it, then ?" "Water! Dam up-river go out.

Water come down! Mebby logs come down, too!" "What! The dam built by the timber-thieves?
It isn't possible.

There is not enough water in the dam to cause the roar I hear." "Plenty water.

You fix gates so dam fill up.

You know." "That's so." Hippy ran down to the river to listen, still doubting Willy's assertion that the timber-thieves' dam had burst out.
The Indian had followed and stood silently beside his listening companion, his own ears listening to the distant murmur.