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Since there was no reason why this should not be done , Bob and Ben started for the woods to cut some young trees with which to make a ridge-pole and posts , while the others carried the canvas out-of-doors , and made calculations as to where and how it should be put up . When they commenced work , they had no idea but that it would be completed before supper-time ; but when the village clock struck the hour of five , they had not finished making the necessary poles and pegs . `` We ca n't come anywhere near getting it done to-night , '' said Toby , surprised at the lateness of the hour , and wondering why Aunt Olive had not called him as she had promised . `` Let 's put the sails back in the barn , an ' to-morrow mornin ' we can begin early , an ' have it all done by noon . '' There was no hope that they could complete the work that night Therefore Toby 's advice was followed ; and when the partners separated , each promised to be ready for work early the next morning . Toby went into the house , feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called ; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice , and then only for a moment , he had no idea of being worried about his friend , although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long . That evening Dr. Abbot called again , although he had been there once before that day ; and when Toby saw how troubled Uncle Daniel and Aunt Olive looked after he had gone , he asked ; `` You do n't think Abner is goin ' to be sick , do you ? ''