he called out when half-way up the avenue . `` No ! '' and Mrs. Jo flew out of her chair looking so alarmed that every one jumped up and gathered round Franz . `` I ca n't find them anywhere , '' he began ; but the words were hardly spoken when a loud `` Hullo ! '' startled them all , and the next minute Jack and Emil came round the house . `` Where are Nan and Rob ? '' cried Mrs. Jo , clutching Emil in a way that caused him to think his aunt had suddenly lost her wits . `` I do n't know . They came home with the others , did n't they ? '' he answered , quickly . `` No ; George and Tommy said they went with you . '' `` Well , they did n't . Have n't seen them . We took a swim in the pond , and came by the wood , '' said Jack , looking alarmed , as well he might . `` Call Mr. Bhaer , get the lanterns , and tell Silas I want him . '' That was all Mrs. Jo said , but they knew what she meant , and flew to obey her orders . In ten minutes , Mr. Bhaer and Silas were off to the wood , and Franz tearing down the road on old Andy to search the great pasture . Mrs. Jo caught up some food from the table , a little bottle of brandy from the medicine-closet , took a lantern , and bidding Jack and Emil come with her , and the rest not stir , she trotted away on Toby , never stopping for hat or shawl . She heard some one running after her , but said not a word till , as she paused to call and listen , the light of her lantern shone on Dan 's face . `` You here !
I told XXXXX to come , '' she said , half-inclined to send him back , much as she needed help .
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