Mrs. Jo looked sober when she heard of the division of the party , and sent Franz back with Toby to find and bring the little ones home . Supper was over , and the family sitting about in the cool hall as usual , when Franz came trotting back , hot , dusty , and anxious . `` Have they come ? '' 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 XXXXX , never stopping for hat or shawl .
Andy Emil Franz George Jack Jo Nan Rob Silas Toby