Gus recalled them to the discomforts of their situation by saying with a yawn and a whimper , -- `` I 'm so sleepy ! I want my own bed and mamma . '' `` So do I ! '' echoed Rita , who had been nodding for some time , and longed to lie down and sleep comfortably anywhere . `` Almost eight o'clock ! By Jove , that old Pat is taking his time , I think . Wonder if he has got into trouble ? We ca n't do anything , and may as well keep quiet here , '' said Mark , looking at his watch and beginning to understand that the joke was rather a serious one . `` Better make a night of it and all go to sleep . Pat can wake us up when he comes . The cold makes a fellow so drowsy . '' And Bob gave a stretch that nearly rent him asunder . `` I will let the children nap on the sofa . They are so tired of waiting , and may as well amuse themselves in that way as in fretting . Come , Gus and Rita , each take a pillow , and I 'll cover you up with my shawl . '' Gwen made the little ones comfortable , and they were off in five minutes . The others kept up bravely till nine o'clock , then the bits of candles were burnt out , the stories all told , nuts and apples had lost their charm , and weariness and hunger caused spirits to fail perceptibly . `` I 've eaten five Baldwins , and yet I want more . Something filling and good . Ca n't we catch a rat and roast him ? ''
proposed XXXXX , who was a hearty lad and was ravenous by this time .
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