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`` If things get pretty bad we can make a foray on the pantry of the shack where our friend puts up when over here . Knowing that he 's fond of his grub , with oceans of the long green to lay in the best of supplies with , I rather think he keeps a well-stocked larder at all times . I do n't figure on either of us being starved out while there 's a flock of eatables close by , '' and from the way in which Perk licked his lips on hearing this said , it was plainly evident he fully agreed with his pal . After that wonderful sunrise , which even Perk had called glorious , the sky clouded up around noon and there were even signs to warn them that rain might come along by nightfall . The visibility , too , became somewhat poor which possibly was one reason that influenced Jack to make a certain decision which Perk heard later on with unbounded pleasure . `` It 's getting on my nerves a bit , too , I must confess , Perk , '' was the way he started to state his case , `` and since there would be small chance of discovery , thanks to this muggy atmosphere , what 's to hinder our taking a little stroll , keeping a wary eye out for stragglers ? '' `` I get you , partner , '' was the eager way Perk snapped him up on the proposition which exactly tallied with what he himself had been wishing .